Case IH is adding more muscle to the top end of its compact tractor lineup, introducing three new Farmall models that reach 57 horsepower without requiring diesel exhaust fluid.

The new Farmall 45A, 50A and 55A cover the 47- to 57-horsepower range and are powered by a 1.9-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. The larger-frame tractors give Case IH a step up from its smaller compact models for customers who need more capability while still wanting the maneuverability and simplicity of a compact tractor.

As Curt Bennink reported for Successful Farming, the expansion takes Case IH’s compact lineup into new territory. “We’re introducing higher horsepower,” Teri Zanella, product marketing manager for Farmall Tractors at Case IH, told the publication. “We’ve never had tractors in this size in the classic compacts.”

More Than a Horsepower Increase

Case IH didn’t simply install a larger engine in its existing compact platform. The company moved to a larger frame and made several changes aimed at customers who use these tractors for extended periods, including additional seat cushioning, revised control placement and a repositioned loader joystick.

Buyers can choose between a 12×12 mechanical shuttle transmission and a hydrostatic transmission. For loader-intensive applications, Case IH also offers a servo-assisted hydrostatic option designed to reduce pedal effort during repetitive forward-and-reverse work.

“If you are spending four plus hours on the tractor a day, it really does add up,” Zanella told Successful Farming. Hydrostatic models also offer cruise control for mowing and other jobs that require maintaining a consistent speed.

A New Loader to Match

The new tractors deliver 16.9 gallons per minute of total hydraulic flow, including a dedicated 9.9-gpm implement pump. Up to three rear remote valves are available, while the three-point hitch has a maximum lift capacity of 1,807 pounds.

Case IH also redesigned the available loader for the larger tractors, adding simultaneous lift-and-curl operation and a live third function for attachments such as grapples. “The loader has been completely redesigned for this tractor,” Zanella said. “It really improves the sight lines and the visibility.”

The loader valve and joystick remain with the loader when it is removed, simplifying the process of taking it on and off. Case IH also developed a new backhoe attachment and revised its installation and removal process.

Together, those changes position the 45A, 50A and 55A for acreage and property maintenance, livestock chores, material handling, landscaping and other applications where a compact footprint still matters but smaller tractors may not offer enough capacity.

Built for Different Jobs

The new Farmall models come standard with an independent rear 540-rpm PTO, with a mid-mount PTO also available. Case IH is offering several Galaxy tire configurations, ranging from R1 Ag and R4 Industrial tires to R3 Turf and R3+ Hybrid options.

That flexibility reflects the increasingly broad role of tractors in this horsepower range. The same machine may handle feed or materials, pull an implement, maintain a driveway and mow around a property, making versatility an important part of the package.

Case IH is also bringing its FieldOps platform to the new tractors. An available telematics harness and entry-level modem can provide owners with machine location, engine hours, maintenance tracking and machine status through FieldOps. For farms and businesses managing multiple machines, that brings basic fleet-management capabilities into the compact tractor segment.

More Power Without DEF

The lack of DEF may be one of the most noticeable features of the new Farmall lineup. While DEF has become routine on larger modern farm equipment, simplicity can still carry considerable value for compact tractors used as chore machines, secondary farm tractors or multipurpose equipment operated by several people.

The Farmall 45A is rated at 47 engine horsepower, the 50A at 50 horsepower and the 55A tops the range at 57 horsepower. PTO output reaches 41, 45 and 49 horsepower, respectively, depending on configuration.

With a larger frame, more hydraulic capacity, a redesigned loader and up to 57 horsepower without DEF, Case IH is targeting customers who have begun to outgrow a smaller compact but don’t necessarily need to move into a full-size utility tractor.

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This article references reporting by Curt Bennink of Successful Farming. Read the original report, “Case IH Farmall Compact Tractors Add Power Without DEF,” at Agriculture.com.