Case IH Farmall Compact 55C vs Rural King RK55

Across 7 measurable specs, the Rural King RK55 leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall Compact 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 Compact 55C	Rural KingRK55

▶Engine
PTO Power	46.7 hp	44.9 hp
Alternator	Not Published	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry dual element
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	4-cycle, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Common rail direct injection
Displacement	115.9 in³	127.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water-cooled (forced circulation/fan)
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Yanmar
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	55.1 hp @ 800 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
▶Weight
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	5,075 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Dual Gear Pump
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	10.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	15.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Separate reservoir, independent fully live
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	15.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Cab: Not offered; Non-cab: 2	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Cab: 2; Non-cab: 1	2
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Rear: Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent (foot-operated)
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position, draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,314 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional @ 2,000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin	2,945 lb
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6-26-8PR
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5-16-8PR
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	2.5 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.6 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal / 10.5 gal	15.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	2.6 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	9.2 gal
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	112 in	110 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lb	4,938 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible with L360A loader (quick-attach)	L110: Skid-steer compatible quick-attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,830 lb	2,478 lb
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Dry clutch (mechanical shuttle)	Dry single disc
No. of Speeds	16F/16R (Mechanical); Hydrostatic: 3 ranges	16F/16R
Transmission Type	16x16 mechanical shuttle w/ synchro shift (dry clutch); optional 3-range hydrostatic	16F/16R synchro shuttle shift with creeper gear
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	19.1 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	16.1 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Differential lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Not Published	Wet disc (mechanical)
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Center pin
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	73.2 in	76.2 in
Overall Width	Not Published	63.4 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	14.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	108.9 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	137.8 in
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	TYM T454 T554 Rural King RK55 Brush Screen Insert $250.00

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

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 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 Compact 55C.

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

The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C leads on pto hp at 46.7 hp hp, compared to 44.9 hp hp for the Rural King RK55.

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

The Rural King RK55 leads on loader lift at 2,478 lb lb, compared to 1,830 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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

The Rural King RK55 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,945 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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