CaseIH Farmall 55
The CaseIH Farmall 55 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 135.2 ci 2.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 55 hp / 41.0 kW. Transmission: Power Shuttle. Operating weight: 4,209 lbs (synchro) 1909 kg.
Overview
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Production | |
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Distributor | CaseIH |
Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Farm/Agricultural tractor | |
CaseIH Farmall 55 Engine | |
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Shibaura 2.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 13.5 gal
51.1 L |
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CaseIH Farmall 55 Transmission | |
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12-speed | |
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CaseIH Farmall 55 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 55 hp
41.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 46 hp (Power Shuttle)
34.3 kW |
47 hp (synchro)
35.0 kW | |
PTO (tested) | 48.01 hp
35.8 kW |
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Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Wet disc brakes | |
ROPS | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2489 psi
171.6 bar |
Valves | 0 to 3 |
Pump flow | 11.6 gpm
43.9 lpm |
Total flow | 16.95 gpm
64.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 5.5 gpm
20.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 1/2 |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,465 lbs
1571 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 74.8 inches
189 cm |
Weight | 4209 to 4238 pounds |
Front tire | 8-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9x24 |
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Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Battery CCA | 750 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
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Engine Detail — 135.2 ci / 2.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Shibaura ISM-N844L-T |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 135.2 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.31x3.94 inches
84 x 100 mm |
Power (gross) | 55 hp
41.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 2700 |
Transmission
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Transmission — Synchro Shuttle
Transmission | Synchro Shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Transmission — Power Shuttle
Transmission | Power Shuttle |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
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CaseIH Farmall 55 Tires | |
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Ag front | 8-16 |
9.5x16 | |
Ag rear | 14.9x24 |
14.9x28 | |
Lawn/turf front | 27x10.5-15 |
27/12LLx15 | |
Lawn/turf rear | 44-18.00-20 |
22.5LLx16.1 | |
Industrial front | 12-16.5 |
Industrial rear | 18.4-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 74.8 inches
189 cm |
Length | 137.3 inches
348 cm |
Width | 64.4 inches (min)
163 cm |
Height | 95 inches (ROPS)
241 cm |
Weight | 4,209 lbs (synchro)
1909 kg |
4,238 lbs (Power Shuttle)
1922 kg | |
Ground clearance | 12.9 inches (front axle)
32 cm |
Tests
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1837B | |
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Diesel 12-speed 4WD
April 29 - 30, 2004
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1837B file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 48.01 hp
35.8 kW |
Fuel use | 3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 47.80 hp
35.6 kW |
Fuel use | 3.7 gal/hour
14.0 l/hour |
Attachments
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih Farmall 55 based on its 55 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih Farmall 55.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.7 hrs
Approximately 4.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (13.5 gal / 51.1 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Caseih Farmall 55 Specification Unit Converter
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