Case IH Farmall Compact 55C vs Rural King RK55SC

Across 3 measurable specs, the Rural King RK55SC leads 3 categories to 0. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall Compact 55C and Rural King RK55SC.

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Category Verdict

Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall Compact 55C	Rural KingRK55SC

▶Engine
PTO Power	46.7 hp	—
Alternator	Not Published	—
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry Dual Element
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	4Cycle, Line, Water-cooled Diesel turbo charged
Fuel System	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	—
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	55.1 hp @ 800 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	4TNV86CT-KKTF
▶Weight
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4,233 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	—
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	—
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	—
Steering Flow	Not Published	—
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	14.5 gpm 54.9 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Independent fully "Live" hydraulic pump and separate reservoir. Position controls with isolating & response control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Cab: Not offered; Non-cab: 2	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Cab: 2; Non-cab: 1	2
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540
PTO Type	Rear: Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	—
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	—
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,314 lbs
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional @ 2,000 rpm	—
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	—
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin	—
▶Tire Options
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	—
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	—
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	—
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	—
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	—
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	—
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	—
▶Fluid Capacity
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	—
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.3ℓ (1.4US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal / 10.5 gal	—
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	10ℓ (2.64 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	35ℓ (9.24 US gal)
▶Loader & Attachments
Loader Lift Height	112 in	—
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lb	—
Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible with L360A loader (quick-attach)	—
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,830 lb	—
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Clutch	Dry clutch (mechanical shuttle)	—
No. of Speeds	16F/16R (Mechanical); Hydrostatic: 3 ranges	—
Transmission Type	16x16 mechanical shuttle w/ synchro shift (dry clutch); optional 3-range hydrostatic	—
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	19.1 mph (19.06 m/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	16.1 mph (16.07 m/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	—
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Brakes	Not Published	—
Steering	Not Published	Hydraulic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	—
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	—
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Wheelbase	73.2 in	—
Overall Width	Not Published	63.4 in (63.4")
Ground Clearance	Not Published	14.6 in (14.6")
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	—
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	108.9 in (108.9")
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	—
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	137.8 in (137.8")
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $200.00 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection TYM T454 T554 Rural King RK55 Brush Screen Insert $250.00

Case IH Farmall Compact 55C vs Rural King RK55SC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C or the Rural King RK55SC?

The Rural King RK55SC leads on engine hp at 55.1 hp hp, compared to 55 hp hp 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 RK55SC?

The Rural King RK55SC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,314 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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