Case IH Farmall 55C vs Rural King RK55

Across 9 measurable specs, the Rural King RK55 leads 7 categories to 2. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55C and Rural King RK55.

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall 55C	Rural KingRK55

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Yanmar
Engine Model	L3C19-T	4TNV86T-CR
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	116 in³	127.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	55.1 hp
PTO Power	44 hp	RK55S: 44.9 hp; RK55H: 42.2 hp; RK55SC: 44.9 hp; RK55HC: 42.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled, forced circulation with fan
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Dry dual element
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Alternator	70 A	70 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Dual Gear Pump
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	9.5 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	14.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Independent fully live hydraulic pump with separate reservoir; position control with isolating and response control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	15.85 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	2.5 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.6 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	9.24 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	2.64 gal
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	RK55S, RK55SC: no mid-PTO offered
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	3,314 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	2,945 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Position and draft control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (HST)	RK55S, RK55SC: 16F/16R Syncro Shuttle w/creeper; RK55H, RK55HC: Hydrostatic, 3-range
No. of Speeds	infinitely variable, 3 ranges	RK55S, RK55SC: 16 forward, 16 reverse; RK55H, RK55HC: infinite (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.9 mph	RK55S, RK55SC: 18.4 mph; RK55HC: 17.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	RK55S, RK55SC: 16.1 mph
Clutch	Not Applicable	RK55S, RK55SC: main dry single disc, mechanical (10.24 in diameter); PTO multiple wet disc
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	4WD (MFWD) standard; bevel-gear rear differential lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Transmission case, clutch housing, engine and front axle support bolted together to form a rigid unit
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet disc, mechanical, foot operated
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Suspension seat with armrests and retractable seat belt, standard
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Center-pivot, reverse Elliot type (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	141.3 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	63.8 in
Wheelbase	73.2 in	76.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	13.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	RK55S, RK55H: 102.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	RK55SC, RK55HC: 99.6 in
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	RK55S, RK55H: 3,814 lb; RK55SC, RK55HC: 4,233 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	5,075 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	Titan (USA): R4 Industrial (Std), R1 Agricultural (Opt), R3 Turf (Opt)
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	9.5x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	14.9x24
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	12x16.5
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	16.9x24
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	12x16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	16.9x24
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	L110: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Model	L360A	L110
Loader Lift Height	112 in	L110: 110 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	L110: 2,478 lb at pivot pin to full height
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	L110: 4,938 lb at pivot pin
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	2-year full machine warranty; 8-year, 3,000-hour powertrain warranty (no deductible, parts and labor)
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	TYM T454 T554 Rural King RK55 Brush Screen Insert $249.99

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Case IH Farmall 55C vs Rural King RK55: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Rural King RK55?

The Rural King RK55 leads on engine hp at 55.1 hp hp, compared to 55 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Rural King RK55?

The Rural King RK55 leads on pto hp at 44.9 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Rural King RK55?

The Rural King RK55 leads on weight at 4,233 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Rural King RK55?

The Case IH Farmall 55C leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,478 lb lb for the Rural King RK55.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Rural King RK55?

The Rural King RK55 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,945 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

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