Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab vs Case IH Farmall Compact 50C

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 55C Gear Cab leads 3 categories to 1 (4 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab and Case IH Farmall Compact 50C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab	Case IH Farmall Compact 50C
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 55 hp	50 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 46.7 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 4,453 lb	3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,500 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 2,756 lb
Lift Height (in)	112 in	112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55C Gear CabCase IH Farmall Compact 50C

Engine HPhp

▲55 hp

50 hp

PTO HPhp

▲46.7 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

▲4,453 lb

3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲2,756 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 Cab	Case IHFarmall Compact 50C


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Not Published
Engine Model	L3C19-T	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	50 hp
PTO Power	46.7 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
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	2	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal	10.5 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 rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift	3-range hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	16 forward, 16 reverse	infinitely variable, 3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	dry clutch	Not Applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Not Published
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Adjustable suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	128.1 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	73.2 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	4,453 lb	3,770 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 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L360A	L360A
Loader Lift Height	112 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	3,114 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain

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Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab vs Case IH Farmall Compact 50C: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?: The Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab leads on engine hp at 55 hp hp, compared to 50 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?: The Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab leads on pto hp at 46.7 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?: The Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab leads on weight at 4,453 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,500 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 50C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab	Case IH Farmall Compact 50C
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 55 hp	50 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 46.7 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 4,453 lb	3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,500 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 2,756 lb
Lift Height (in)	112 in	112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55C Gear CabCase IH Farmall Compact 50C

Engine HPhp

▲55 hp

50 hp

PTO HPhp

▲46.7 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

▲4,453 lb

3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲2,756 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 Cab	Case IHFarmall Compact 50C


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Not Published
Engine Model	L3C19-T	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	50 hp
PTO Power	46.7 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
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	2	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal	10.5 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 rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift	3-range hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	16 forward, 16 reverse	infinitely variable, 3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	16.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	dry clutch	Not Applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Not Published
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Adjustable suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	128.1 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	73.2 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	4,453 lb	3,770 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 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L360A	L360A
Loader Lift Height	112 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	3,114 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain

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Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab vs Case IH Farmall Compact 50C: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?

The Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab leads on engine hp at 55 hp hp, compared to 50 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?

The Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab leads on pto hp at 46.7 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?

The Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab leads on weight at 4,453 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,500 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 50C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab.

Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab vs Case IH Farmall Compact 50C

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