Input needed on CaseIH Farmall DX55

arcteryx · Jun 18, 2023

I searched but not much came up on these. This has recently come on my radar. Are they good tractors? Reliable? Any big problems? Spec wise, this appears like it would be a good fit for my needs TractorData.com CaseIH Farmall DX55 tractor information

TIA.

Paystar · Jun 19, 2023

I think those (both the Case IH and the NH Boomers) of those years were good tractors. Shibaura built. I like the features on them better than the new LS built models.

I think if you have good IH or NH dealers around you I wouldn't be worried buying one.

My problem was I have no CNH dealers around me and all the ones I went to 7 hours away back in 2008 couldn't be bothered at all selling me a compact tractor. So I ended up going orange.

alwaysworking · Jun 19, 2023

Good machine. Same as a NH boomer. I have a boomer of the same vintage and it is a great machine, runs smooth and exceeds my expectations for a compact tractor. I agree with paystar if you have a Case or New holland dealer in your area I would have no worries of buying one. Either dealer can provide parts or service for the machine.

arcteryx · Jun 19, 2023

Thanks for the replies. It sounds promising for sure! I was not aware that it was the same as a boomer. I searched on here and saw a few TC45/TC40 or around there had bad casings , either engine or axle IIRC) that were cracking. Hopefully someone knows more, I cannot find the thread on it. Does this issue affect this Case model?