Case-IH C-55 (A) or Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the C-55 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 56-66S/56-66 DTS has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Case-IH C-55 (A) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 33% (11.3 L/min / 3.0 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
- The Case-IH C-55 (A) suits road haulage better on this data: 17% (650 kg / 1,433 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | C-55 (A) | 56-66S/56-66 DTS | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 40.5 kW (54.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH C55” | 40.5 kW (54.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the C-55 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 56-66S/56-66 DTS has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the C-55 (A) and the 56-66S/56-66 DTS. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the C-55 (A) and the 56-66S/56-66 DTS. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 45.8 L/min (12.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH C55” | 34.5 L/min (9.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS” | AheadThe Case-IH C-55 (A) has 33% more hydraulic flow (11.3 L/min / 3.0 gpm) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,320 kg (5,115 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH C55” | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS” | EvenEven on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,745 kg (6,052 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH C55” | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH C-55 (A) is 29% heavier (620 kg / 1,367 lb) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 4,500 kg (9,921 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH C55” | 3,850 kg (8,488 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS” | AheadThe Case-IH C-55 (A) has 17% higher maximum permissible mass (650 kg / 1,433 lb) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH C55” | 12 to 20Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the C-55 (A) and the 56-66S/56-66 DTS. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH C55” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH C55” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS” | AheadThe Case-IH C-55 (A) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS does not (as stated by the sources). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the C-55 (A). |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH C55” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1995–1997 | 1992–1995 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Case-IH C-55 (A) has 33% more hydraulic flow (11.3 L/min / 3.0 gpm) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH C-55 (A) is 29% heavier (620 kg / 1,367 lb) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH C-55 (A) has 17% higher maximum permissible mass (650 kg / 1,433 lb) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH C-55 (A) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS does not (as stated by the sources).
- Even on three-point lift (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the C-55 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 56-66S/56-66 DTS has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources