CaseIH Farmall 55A: all source data

All 70 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerCaseIH
(no label)Utility tractor
Engine
(no label)FPT 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank21.7 gal | 82.1 L
Transmission
(no label)8-speed mechanical shuttle
(no label)12-speed power shuttle
(no label)20-speed creeper
Power
Engine54 hp | 40.3 kW
PTO (claimed)43 hp | 32.1 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockmechanical rear
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Wet disc brakes
(no label)Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditoning.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Rear valves2 or 3
Pump flow12.6 gpm | 47.7 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift (at ends)5952 lbs | 2699 kg
Rear lift (at ends)6614 lbs | 3000 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)4299 lbs | 1950 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)4740 lbs | 2150 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1957
Engine RPM540E@1592
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)81.2 inches | 206 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)81.8 inches | 207 cm
Weight5622 to 6834 pounds
Front tire9.5L-15
2WD Rear tire (2WD)16.9R28
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps120
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)FPT
(no label)turbocharged aftercooled diesel
(no label)3-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement178.8 ci | 2.9 L
Bore/Stroke4.09x4.53 inches | 104 x 115 mm
EmissionsTier IV
Power54 hp | 40.3 kW
Fuel systemelectronic high-pressure common rail direct injection
Rated RPM2300
Starterelectric
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed mechanical shuttle
(no label)12-speed power shuttle
(no label)20-speed creeper
Transmission
Typemechanical shuttle
Gears8 forward and reverse
Typepower shuttle
Gears12 forward and reverse
Typecreeper
Gears20 forward and reverse

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag) (2WD)Front: 9.5L-15. Rear: 16.9R28
4WD Standard tires (ag) (4WD)Front: 11.2x24. Rear: 16.9x30
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)81.2 inches | 206 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)81.8 inches | 207 cm
Length151.8 inches | 385 cm
Height (cab)100.2 inches | 254 cm
(no label)Flange rear axle
Weight
2WD ROPS (2WD)5622 lbs | 2550 kg
4WD ROPS (4WD)6283 lbs | 2849 kg
2WD Cab (2WD)6173 lbs | 2800 kg
4WD Cab (4WD)6834 lbs | 3099 kg
Max capacity (Max)7848 lbs | 3559 kg