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CaseIHModel A
CaseIH C48
Sub-Compact
- power
- 48 hp
- displacement
- 144 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Sub-Compact
CaseIH C48 vs CaseIH C55
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CaseIHModel B
CaseIH C55
Sub-Compact
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 190 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
CaseIHCaseIH C48
vs
CaseIHCaseIH C55
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
▲ C55 higher · +7 hp (+15%)C4848 hp
C5555 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
C48 is in the 87th percentile; C55 is in the 94th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ C55 higher · +46 ci (+32%)C48144 ci
C55190 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
C48 is in the 82nd percentile; C55 is in the 95th · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedC483
C553
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
C48 is in the 50th percentile; C55 is in the 50th · 802 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedC4816
C5516
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
C48 is in the 89th percentile; C55 is in the 89th · 616 models
C48 (A)C55 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | CaseIH C55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | CaseIH | Same |
| Model | C48 | C55 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | CaseIH C55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steyr | Steyr | Same |
| Model | WD308 | WD301 | — |
| Power Output | 48hp | 55hp | ▲ C55+7 hp · +15% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ C48+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 144ci | 190ci | ▲ C55+46 ci · +32% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.1in | ▲ C55+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 3.9in | 4.7in | ▲ C55+0.8 in · +21% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | CaseIH C55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchro | Synchro | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | CaseIH C55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 139in | 147in | ▲ C55+8 in · +6% |
| Height | 90.2in | 96.1in | ▲ C55+5.9 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 5,248lb | 6,196lb | ▲ C55+948 lb · +18% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | CaseIH C55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | CaseIH C55 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 87th percentile (48 hp)B · 94th percentile (55 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 82nd percentile (144 ci)B · 95th percentile (190 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 89th percentile (16)B · 89th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 94th percentile (5,248 lb)B · 97th percentile (6,196 lb)
A · C48B · C55Median Sub-Compact Tractor