Case IH Farmall 55C Gear vs Case IH Farmall 60A

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 60A leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55C Gear and Case IH Farmall 60A.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 55C Gear	Case IH Farmall 60A
Engine HP (hp)	55 hp	▲ 60 hp
PTO HP (hp)	46.7 hp	▲ 51 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 5,060 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,734 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 2,701 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112 in	106 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 3,527 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 17.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55C GearCase IH Farmall 60A

Engine HPhp

55 hp

▲60 hp

PTO HPhp

46.7 hp

▲51 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

4,442 lb

▲5,060 lb

2WDMFD

Loader Liftlb

2,500 lb

1,565 lb

2,205 lb

1,940 lb

▲2,734 lb

L545 NSLL545 MSLL555 NSLL555 MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲2,701 lb

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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 Gear	Case IHFarmall 60A


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	FPT
Engine Model	L3C19-T	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	135.9 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	60 hp
PTO Power	46.7 hp	51 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Dry
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Electronic high pressure common rail
Alternator	70 A	75 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Engine-driven dual gear-type
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11.9 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	17.4 gpm (11.9 + 5.5, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	17.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 / 540E
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1/2
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	2,701 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing

Transmission Type	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch)
No. of Speeds	16 forward, 16 reverse	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	dry clutch	Dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement mechanical; limited-slip MFD front axle

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Contoured seat, adjustable
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	2WD or MFD with limited slip
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	2WD: 129.5 in; MFD: 134.0 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	67.5 in
Wheelbase	73.2 in	2WD: 77.5 in; MFD: 77.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	2WD: 135.8 in; MFD: 190.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	2WD: 92.7 in; MFD: 97.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	77 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	2WD: 4,442 lb; MFD: 5,060 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 (bar tread) 2WD or MFD; R4 (industrial tread) MFD
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	2WD: 7.5x16; MFD: 8.3x24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	13.6x28
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	MFD: 12.5x18
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	MFD: 18.4x24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Compatible loaders: L545, L555
Loader Model	L360A	L545; L555
Loader Lift Height	112 in	L545: 106 in; L555: 105 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	L545 NSL: 1,565 lb; L545 MSL: 2,205 lb; L555 NSL: 1,940 lb; L555 MSL: 2,734 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	L545: 3,131 lb; L555: 3,527 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	Not Published

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Case IH Farmall 55C Gear vs Case IH Farmall 60A: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear or the Case IH Farmall 60A?: The Case IH Farmall 60A leads on engine hp at 60 hp hp, compared to 55 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear or the Case IH Farmall 60A?: The Case IH Farmall 60A leads on pto hp at 51 hp hp, compared to 46.7 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear or the Case IH Farmall 60A?: The Case IH Farmall 60A leads on weight at 5,060 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear or the Case IH Farmall 60A?: The Case IH Farmall 60A leads on loader lift at 2,734 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear or the Case IH Farmall 60A?: The Case IH Farmall 60A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55C Gear	Case IH Farmall 60A
Engine HP (hp)	55 hp	▲ 60 hp
PTO HP (hp)	46.7 hp	▲ 51 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 5,060 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,734 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 2,701 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112 in	106 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 3,527 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 17.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55C GearCase IH Farmall 60A

Engine HPhp

55 hp

▲60 hp

PTO HPhp

46.7 hp

▲51 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

4,442 lb

▲5,060 lb

2WDMFD

Loader Liftlb

2,500 lb

1,565 lb

2,205 lb

1,940 lb

▲2,734 lb

L545 NSLL545 MSLL555 NSLL555 MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲2,701 lb

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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 Gear	Case IHFarmall 60A


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	FPT
Engine Model	L3C19-T	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	135.9 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	60 hp
PTO Power	46.7 hp	51 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Dry
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Electronic high pressure common rail
Alternator	70 A	75 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Engine-driven dual gear-type
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11.9 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	17.4 gpm (11.9 + 5.5, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	17.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 / 540E
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1/2
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	2,701 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing

Transmission Type	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch)
No. of Speeds	16 forward, 16 reverse	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	dry clutch	Dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement mechanical; limited-slip MFD front axle

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Contoured seat, adjustable
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	2WD or MFD with limited slip
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	2WD: 129.5 in; MFD: 134.0 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	67.5 in
Wheelbase	73.2 in	2WD: 77.5 in; MFD: 77.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	2WD: 135.8 in; MFD: 190.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	2WD: 92.7 in; MFD: 97.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	77 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	2WD: 4,442 lb; MFD: 5,060 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 (bar tread) 2WD or MFD; R4 (industrial tread) MFD
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	2WD: 7.5x16; MFD: 8.3x24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	13.6x28
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	MFD: 12.5x18
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	MFD: 18.4x24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Compatible loaders: L545, L555
Loader Model	L360A	L545; L555
Loader Lift Height	112 in	L545: 106 in; L555: 105 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	L545 NSL: 1,565 lb; L545 MSL: 2,205 lb; L555 NSL: 1,940 lb; L555 MSL: 2,734 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	L545: 3,131 lb; L555: 3,527 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	Not Published

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Case IH Farmall 55C Gear vs Case IH Farmall 60A: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear or the Case IH Farmall 60A?

The Case IH Farmall 60A leads on engine hp at 60 hp hp, compared to 55 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear or the Case IH Farmall 60A?

The Case IH Farmall 60A leads on pto hp at 51 hp hp, compared to 46.7 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear or the Case IH Farmall 60A?

The Case IH Farmall 60A leads on weight at 5,060 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear or the Case IH Farmall 60A?

The Case IH Farmall 60A leads on loader lift at 2,734 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear or the Case IH Farmall 60A?

The Case IH Farmall 60A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear.

Case IH Farmall 55C Gear vs Case IH Farmall 60A

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