Case IH Farmall Compact 50C 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 7 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C leads 2 categories to 0 (5 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall Compact 50C and Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall Compact 50C	Case IH Farmall Compact 55C
Engine HP (hp)	50 hp	▲ 55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	42.5 hp	▲ 46.7 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,830 lb	1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,756 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

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 50CCase IH Farmall Compact 55C

Engine HPhp

50 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

42.5 hp

▲46.7 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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 Compact 50C	Case IHFarmall Compact 55C


PTO Power	42.5 hp	46.7 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Displacement	115.9 in³	115.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	50 hp	55 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Cab: Not offered; Non-cab: 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Cab: 2; Non-cab: 1

PTO Rear	540 rpm (standard)	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent rear PTO with electro-hydraulic engagement (standard)	Rear: Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
Lift Control Type	Mechanical position control	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO @ 2,000 rpm	Optional @ 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Published	12.4 gal / 10.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	112 in	112 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lb	3,114 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible with L360A loader	Compatible with L360A loader (quick-attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,830 lb	1,830 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Dry clutch (mechanical shuttle)
No. of Speeds	16x16 (Mechanical) / 3-range (Hydrostatic)	16F/16R (Mechanical); Hydrostatic: 3 ranges
Transmission Type	16x16 Mechanical Shuttle or 3-range Hydrostatic	16x16 mechanical shuttle w/ synchro shift (dry clutch); optional 3-range hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock

Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Adjustable suspension seat

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

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

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C 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 Compact 50C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C leads on pto hp at 46.7 hp hp, compared to 42.5 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,830 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,756 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall Compact 50C	Case IH Farmall Compact 55C
Engine HP (hp)	50 hp	▲ 55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	42.5 hp	▲ 46.7 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,830 lb	1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,756 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

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 50CCase IH Farmall Compact 55C

Engine HPhp

50 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

42.5 hp

▲46.7 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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 Compact 50C	Case IHFarmall Compact 55C


PTO Power	42.5 hp	46.7 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Displacement	115.9 in³	115.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	50 hp	55 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Cab: Not offered; Non-cab: 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Cab: 2; Non-cab: 1

PTO Rear	540 rpm (standard)	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent rear PTO with electro-hydraulic engagement (standard)	Rear: Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
Lift Control Type	Mechanical position control	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO @ 2,000 rpm	Optional @ 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Published	12.4 gal / 10.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	112 in	112 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lb	3,114 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible with L360A loader	Compatible with L360A loader (quick-attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,830 lb	1,830 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Dry clutch (mechanical shuttle)
No. of Speeds	16x16 (Mechanical) / 3-range (Hydrostatic)	16F/16R (Mechanical); Hydrostatic: 3 ranges
Transmission Type	16x16 Mechanical Shuttle or 3-range Hydrostatic	16x16 mechanical shuttle w/ synchro shift (dry clutch); optional 3-range hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock

Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Adjustable suspension seat

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

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

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

The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C 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 Compact 50C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C leads on pto hp at 46.7 hp hp, compared to 42.5 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C.

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

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,830 lb lb for loader lift.

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

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,756 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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

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