CaseIH Farmall 55A: all source data

All 61 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
(no label)Built in India
Engine
(no label)ISM 2.2L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank13.5 gal | 51.1 L
Transmission
(no label)8-speed synchronized shuttle
Power
Engine (gross)55 hp | 41.0 kW
PTO (claimed)47 hp | 35.0 kW
PTO (tested)49.36 hp | 36.8 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lockmechanical rear differential lock with foot pedal, limited slip 4WD front axle
Steeringhydrostatic power
(no label)Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
(no label)Two-post foldable ROPS.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center fixed displacement gear pump
Valves1 or 2
Pump flow11.6 gpm | 43.9 lpm
Total flow16.9 gpm | 64.0 lpm
Hitch
Rear Type2/1
Controlposition control with mechanical draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2,580 lbs | 1170 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)87 inches | 220 cm
Weight3770 to 4385 pounds
Front tire6x16
2WD Rear tire (2WD)14.9x28
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps55
Battery CCA800
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)ISM
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement135 ci | 2.2 L
Bore/Stroke3.307x3.937 inches | 84 x 100 mm
EmissionsTier 3
Power (gross)55 hp | 41.0 kW
Air cleanerdual dry element
Compression23.4:1
Rated RPM2700
Starterelectric
Starter volts12

Transmission

Transmission
Typesynchronized shuttle
Gears8 forward and reverse
Clutch11-inch dry disc
(no label)Four gears in two ranges. Synchronized mechanical shuttle with left-hand lever. Tractor must be stopped to shift gears or ranges.

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag) (2WD)Front: 6x16. Rear: 14.9x28
4WD Standard tires (ag) (4WD)Front: 9.5x24. Rear: 14.9x28
Dimensions
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)87 inches | 220 cm
2WD Length (2WD)131.1 inches | 332 cm
4WD Length (4WD)133.5 inches | 339 cm
Width66.1 inches | 167 cm
Height93.9 inches | 238 cm
Front tread57.1 to 72.6 inches | 145 to 184 cm
Rear tread56.5 to 72.5 inches | 143 to 184 cm
Weight
2WD Shipping (2WD)3,770 lbs | 1710 kg
4WD Shipping (4WD)4,078 lbs | 1849 kg
4WD Operating (4WD)4,385 lbs | 1989 kg