The Case IH Farmall 55 tractor hydraulic oil capacity was not listed in the scraped specs, but hydraulic pump flow is 11.6 gpm | 43.9 lpm, hydraulic pressure is 2489 psi | 171.6 bar, and hydraulic type is open center.
Case IH Farmall 55 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pressure | 2489 psi | 171.6 bar |
| Pump flow | 11.6 gpm | 43.9 lpm |
| Total hydraulic flow | 16.95 gpm | 64.2 lpm |
| Steering flow | 5.5 gpm | 20.8 lpm |
| Hydraulic valves | 0 to 3 |
Case IH Farmall 55 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | 1/2 |
|---|---|
| Rear lift at 24 inches | 3,465 lbs | 1571 kg |
Case IH Farmall 55 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Total flow vs pump flow | 146.1% of listed pump flow |
|---|---|
| Steering flow vs pump flow | 47.4% of listed pump flow |
| Rear lift per pump gpm | 298.7 lb per gpm |
| Estimated hydraulic horsepower | about 16.8 hydraulic hp from listed pressure and pump flow |
Case IH Farmall 55 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Pump flow comparison
Hydraulic pressure comparison
Rear lift comparison
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the compact and small utility tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Case IH Farmall 55 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
Case IH Farmall 55 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Why is the Case IH Farmall 55 hydraulic oil capacity not shown here?
The scraped specs do not list a hydraulic oil capacity for the Case IH Farmall 55, but pump flow is 11.6 gpm | 43.9 lpm, pressure is 2489 psi | 171.6 bar, system type is open center, and lift is listed as 3,465 lbs | 1571 kg. For oil fill amount, use the manual or fill/check procedure, not pump flow or pressure.
Will the Case IH Farmall 55 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 11.6 gpm | 43.9 lpm pump flow, above the 8 gpm benchmark for this group. That is the spec that helps loader cycle speed, remote response and hydraulic implement speed.
What does the Case IH Farmall 55 hydraulic pressure tell you?
The pressure spec is 2489 psi | 171.6 bar, close to the 2,300 psi benchmark. That is a normal working-pressure number for this tractor category.
What matters most for loader speed on the Case IH Farmall 55?
On the Case IH Farmall 55, 11.6 gpm | 43.9 lpm pump flow points to quicker loader and cylinder movement, 2,489 psi pressure affects force more than speed, and 3,465 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Case IH Farmall 55?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 11.6 gpm flow, 2,489 psi pressure, 3,465 lb listed lift, and 0 to 3 remote/valve listing. That combination is fast enough on paper for quicker cylinder movement than many tractors in this size group, normal on pressure for the class, and better suited to heavier mounted implements, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Case IH Farmall 55 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 3,465 lbs | 1571 kg, above the 1,800 lb benchmark. That points to a stronger hitch setup, but ballast, tire grip and implement length can still be the real limit.
Are the Case IH Farmall 55 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Case IH Farmall 55 remote/valve listing is 0 to 3. Because that wording may be optional or configuration-dependent, treat it as a setup check before buying an implement that needs rear hydraulic outlets.
Will the Case IH Farmall 55 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 11.6 gpm flow, 2,489 psi pressure, and about 16.8 hydraulic hp by the pressure-flow estimate. Heat risk still depends on load, duty cycle, oil level, cooler condition and implement demand.
How much hydraulic power does the Case IH Farmall 55 make on paper?
Using 2,489 psi and 11.6 gpm, the rough pressure-flow estimate is about 16.8 hydraulic hp. That is a useful middle-range hydraulic power figure for normal tractor work. It is a comparison number, not engine horsepower.
What do the Case IH Farmall 55 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is 1/2 and listed lift is 3,465 lbs | 1571 kg. For real implement choice, hitch category gets it connected, lift capacity gets it raised, and hydraulic flow gets cylinders moving at a usable speed.
Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
