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CaseIHModel A
CaseIH 485XL
Utility
- power
- 52 hp
- displacement
- 179 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
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How they compare
485XL is in the 47th percentile; Farmall 55A is in the 49th · 5,383 models
485XL is in the 48th percentile; Farmall 55A is in the 47th · 5,580 models
485XL is in the 23rd percentile; Farmall 55A is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
485XL is in the 73rd percentile; Farmall 55A is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
Full comparison
| Spec | CaseIH 485XL | CaseIH Farmall 55A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | CaseIH | Same |
| Model | 485XL | Farmall 55A | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
| Spec | CaseIH 485XL | CaseIH Farmall 55A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | FPT | — |
| Model | D-179 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 52hp | 54hp | ▲ Farmall 55A+2 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,180RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ Farmall 55A+120 RPM · +6% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 179ci | 179ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.1in | ▲ Farmall 55A+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5.1in | 4.5in | ▲ 485XL+0.6 in · +13% |
| Spec | CaseIH 485XL | CaseIH Farmall 55A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh; two-speed power shift | Mechanical Shuttle | — |
| Spec | CaseIH 485XL | CaseIH Farmall 55A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 143in | 152in | ▲ Farmall 55A+9 in · +6% |
| Height | 99.2in | 100in | ▲ Farmall 55A+0.8 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 5,620lb | 5,622lb | ▲ Farmall 55A+2 lb · <1% |
| Spec | CaseIH 485XL | CaseIH Farmall 55A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Spec | CaseIH 485XL | CaseIH Farmall 55A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II/I | II/I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Spec | CaseIH 485XL | CaseIH Farmall 55A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Spec | CaseIH 485XL | CaseIH Farmall 55A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | CaseIH 485XL | CaseIH Farmall 55A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Not recorded | Tier IV | — |
| Spec | CaseIH 485XL | CaseIH Farmall 55A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | CaseIH 485XL | CaseIH Farmall 55A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
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