The Case IH Farmall 55C CVT tractor engine horsepower is 54 hp | 40.3 kW, and PTO horsepower is 43 hp | 32.1 kW.
Engine HP54 hp | 40.3 kW
PTO HP43 hp | 32.1 kW
PTO Transfer79.6%
Displacement136 ci | 2.2 L
Case IH Farmall 55C CVT Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
54 hp | 40.3 kW
PTO horsepower claimed
43 hp | 32.1 kW
Case IH Farmall 55C CVT Useful Horsepower Calculations
PTO-to-engine power transfer
79.6% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Engine size per PTO horsepower
3.2 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
19.5 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower
2.5 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter
24.5 engine hp per L
Rated speed per PTO horsepower
60.5 rpm per PTO hp
Case IH Farmall 55C CVT Engine Specs
Engine type
turbocharged aftercooled diesel
Displacement
136 ci | 2.2 L
Bore and stroke
3.70×4.21 inches | 94 x 107 mm
Rated RPM
2600
Case IH Farmall 55C CVT Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Case IH Farmall 55C CVT Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
54 hp
Average
35 hp
Low
15 hp
High
60 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
43 hp
Average
28 hp
Low
12 hp
High
50 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
136 ci
Average
110 ci
Low
50 ci
High
180 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,600 rpm
Average
2,400 rpm
Low
1,800 rpm
High
3,000 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
3.2 ci/hp
Average
3.1 ci/hp
Low
1.8 ci/hp
High
5 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the compact and small utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Case IH Farmall 55C CVT Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Case IH Farmall 55C CVT have?
The listed engine output is 54 hp, above the 35 hp benchmark average. That is a higher-power result, so ballast, tire setup and implement width matter if you want to use the full 54 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH Farmall 55C CVT have?
The listed PTO output is 43 hp, above the 28 hp benchmark average. That is the number to use for mowers, balers, augers, pumps and other PTO tools that need up to about 43 hp.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Case IH Farmall 55C CVT?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 79.6%, from 54 engine hp to 43 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How big is the Case IH Farmall 55C CVT engine?
The engine displacement is 136 ci, above the 110 ci benchmark average. Bigger displacement can help low-rpm pull and load-holding feel.
Is the Case IH Farmall 55C CVT engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.2 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 136 ci and 43 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH Farmall 55C CVT make?
The output density is about 19.6 PTO hp per liter, using 43 PTO hp and 2.2 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
What rpm is the Case IH Farmall 55C CVT rated at?
The rated speed is 2,600 rpm, close to the 2,400 rpm benchmark average. The 2,600 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
