Case IH Farmall 65C vs Case IH Farmall Compact 55C

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 65C leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 65C and Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 65C	Case IH Farmall Compact 55C
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 64 hp	55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 50 hp	44 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 6,548 lb	3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,734 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,956 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	105 in	▲ 112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,527 lbf	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.9 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	17.9 mph

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Case IH Farmall 65CCase IH Farmall Compact 55C

Engine HPhp

▲64 hp

55 hp

PTO HPhp

▲50 hp

44 hp

Weightlb

6,063 lb

▲6,548 lb

3,770 lb

Cab 2WDCab MFD

Loader Liftlb

▲2,734 lb

2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,956 lb

2,469 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 65C	Case IHFarmall Compact 55C


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T
Engine Type	Turbocharged diesel	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	207 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	64 hp	55 hp
PTO Power	50 hp	44 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	Common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	70 A

Pump Type	Dual gear pumps	Not Published
Implement Flow	12.9 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	7.3 gpm	5.3 gpm
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	3	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	23.8 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	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm (540/540E optional)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I/II	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,956 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC), top link sensing	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	Standard: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch); Optional: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch) with creeper (20x20)	3-range hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	Standard: 12 forward / 12 reverse; Optional creeper: 20 forward / 20 reverse	infinitely variable, 3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	17.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Wet clutch	Not Applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; limited-slip MFD front axle	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Adjustable suspension seat
Front Axle Type	2WD: 2WD front axle; MFD: MFD with limited slip, electrohydraulic engagement	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.8 in	128.1 in
Overall Width	76 in	69.1 in
Wheelbase	2WD: 85.8 in; MFD: 84 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	98 in	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	Cab 2WD: 6,063 lb; Cab MFD: 6,548 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	18.4R34 rear	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	28x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible with L565 loader	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L565	L360A
Loader Lift Height	105 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,734 lb	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,527 lb	3,114 lbf

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

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Case IH Farmall 65C vs Case IH Farmall Compact 55C: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 65C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall 65C leads on engine hp at 64 hp hp, compared to 55 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 65C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall 65C leads on pto hp at 50 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 65C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall 65C leads on weight at 6,548 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 65C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall 65C leads on loader lift at 2,734 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 65C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall 65C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,956 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 65C	Case IH Farmall Compact 55C
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 64 hp	55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 50 hp	44 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 6,548 lb	3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,734 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,956 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	105 in	▲ 112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,527 lbf	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.9 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	17.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 65CCase IH Farmall Compact 55C

Engine HPhp

▲64 hp

55 hp

PTO HPhp

▲50 hp

44 hp

Weightlb

6,063 lb

▲6,548 lb

3,770 lb

Cab 2WDCab MFD

Loader Liftlb

▲2,734 lb

2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,956 lb

2,469 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 65C	Case IHFarmall Compact 55C


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T
Engine Type	Turbocharged diesel	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	207 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	64 hp	55 hp
PTO Power	50 hp	44 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	Common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	70 A

Pump Type	Dual gear pumps	Not Published
Implement Flow	12.9 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	7.3 gpm	5.3 gpm
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	3	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	23.8 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	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm (540/540E optional)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I/II	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,956 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC), top link sensing	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	Standard: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch); Optional: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch) with creeper (20x20)	3-range hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	Standard: 12 forward / 12 reverse; Optional creeper: 20 forward / 20 reverse	infinitely variable, 3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	17.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Wet clutch	Not Applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; limited-slip MFD front axle	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Adjustable suspension seat
Front Axle Type	2WD: 2WD front axle; MFD: MFD with limited slip, electrohydraulic engagement	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.8 in	128.1 in
Overall Width	76 in	69.1 in
Wheelbase	2WD: 85.8 in; MFD: 84 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	98 in	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	Cab 2WD: 6,063 lb; Cab MFD: 6,548 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	18.4R34 rear	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	28x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible with L565 loader	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L565	L360A
Loader Lift Height	105 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,734 lb	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,527 lb	3,114 lbf

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

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Case IH Farmall 65C vs Case IH Farmall Compact 55C: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 65C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?

The Case IH Farmall 65C leads on engine hp at 64 hp hp, compared to 55 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 65C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?

The Case IH Farmall 65C leads on pto hp at 50 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 65C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?

The Case IH Farmall 65C leads on weight at 6,548 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 65C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?

The Case IH Farmall 65C leads on loader lift at 2,734 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 65C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?

The Case IH Farmall 65C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,956 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

Case IH Farmall 65C vs Case IH Farmall Compact 55C

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