Case Ih Farmall 55A, Tractor, 4X4 · 2013
Battery for your farm vehicle Case Ih Farmall 55A, Tractor, 4X4 56 CV (2013)
Farmall · 55A, Tractor, 4X4🔧 Battery Expert Advisor
Battery analysis for your Case Ih Farmall 55A, Tractor, 4X4 (2013)
Quick answer You need an AGM battery of 60 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA A8.
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Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your Case Ih Farmall 55A, Tractor, 4X4 (2013) we found 4 compatible batteries. This list includes 2 Start-Stop batteries and 2 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop).
⚡ Battery type for your vehicle
Does your Case Ih Farmall 55A, Tractor, 4X4 (2013) have a Start-Stop system? It shuts the engine off at short stops (traffic lights, jams) and restarts it automatically when you release the brake/clutch. If your dashboard has an "A-OFF" button or an engine icon with a circular arrow, it has it.
How do I know if my car has Start-Stop?
Start the engine, let it idle with the brake pressed: if at a stop the engine shuts down by itself and restarts when you release the brake, it has it. You can also look for an "A-OFF" button on the dashboard or a circular-arrow engine icon.
What happens if I fit a conventional battery in a Start-Stop car?
The battery will drain within months because it cannot sustain continuous start-stop cycles. The alternator also works harder compensating and may be damaged. We do not recommend it.
⚠ Then you need a battery designed for Start-Stop (EFB or AGM). We have hidden the conventional batteries from the list: fitting them in your car would ruin the battery within months and could damage the alternator. The batteries below are built for the frequent charge/discharge cycles of Start-Stop.
💡 Great. You can buy either a conventional or a Start-Stop (EFB or AGM) battery: a Start-Stop battery is perfectly valid in a non-Start-Stop car and is actually more robust (longer life, better cold-start performance). It is just a bit pricier. On vehicles older than year 2000, an EFB is preferable to an AGM: legacy alternators charge at a fixed voltage without temperature compensation, and an AGM needs a more precise charging profile to avoid losing life quickly — an EFB tolerates the classic alternator profile better.
💡 If in doubt, play it safe: buy a Start-Stop battery (EFB or AGM). It works in Start-Stop cars and non-Start-Stop cars alike, lasts longer and avoids any risk. You only pay a few euros more than a conventional one.
🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)
✓ All Start-Stop batteries in the list are AGM — the most advanced technology. Perfect if your current battery was AGM or EFB: AGM always replaces both. Remember to register it via OBD if your car has a BMS (BMW, Audi, VAG, Mercedes…) so the alternator charges it correctly.
📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison
Here are the key differences between the three starter battery technologies. AGM is the most advanced technology (and the priciest); EFB is the middle ground for basic Start-Stop; conventional (also called flooded lead-acid) is the classic choice for non-Start-Stop cars.
| AGM | EFB | Conventional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge cycles | Up to 3× more Start-Stop cycles than a conventional (cycle endurance certified to VDA standard) | ~2× more Start-Stop cycles than a conventional (cycle endurance certified to VDA standard) | Designed for start + alternator, not for repeated cycles |
| Expected life | 5-7 years under average use | 4-5 years under average use | 3-4 years under average use |
| Start-Stop compatible | ✓ Yes, even advanced systems (regenerative braking) | ✓ Yes, basic and mid-range Start-Stop | ✗ No — degrades within months |
| Cold start | Excellent (higher CCA) | Very good | Adequate |
| Relative price | €€€ (highest) | €€ (mid) | € (lowest) |
| Recommended for | Premium cars with advanced Start-Stop, many electrical accessories, heavy urban use | Mid-range Start-Stop cars, mixed city/motorway use | Non-Start-Stop cars, standard use, tight budget |
| Replacement rule | Replaces AGM and EFB; NEVER use EFB where AGM was original | Replaces EFB and conventional; does NOT replace AGM | Only conventional; not suitable for Start-Stop |
⭐ Our recommendation
Our recommendation
For your Case Ih Farmall 55A, Tractor, 4X4 (2013) we recommend the VARTA A8 (AGM, 60 Ah). It also offers the highest capacity (Ah) and the highest cranking power (CCA) on the list — more headroom in cold starts and with many consumers. Varta is the world's leading manufacturer of starter batteries and supplies first-equipment (OEM) batteries to the major European car makers.
- Rated 4.8/5 by 46 verified customers.
An AGM battery needs a compatible charger. Conventional chargers do not charge it properly.
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Verified selection
- Class: Batteries For Agricultural And Construction Vehicles
- Brand: Case Ih
- Model: Farmall
- Engine: 55A, Tractor, 4X4
- Year: 2013
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Start Stop Battery
Battery for start-stop vehicles. Also a strong choice for more cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.
2 products
Battery for start-stop vehicles. Also a strong choice for more cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.
Conventional Battery
This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
2 products
This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
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Frequently asked questions
- The Case Ih Farmall 55A, Tractor, 4X4 2013 may use different batteries depending on engine and equipment. We found 4 compatible batteries priced between 59,10€ — 106,70€. Check dimensions and positive terminal position before purchasing.
- Diesel agricultural machinery requires high-capacity (Ah) batteries with high cold cranking amps (CCA). Diesel engines are more difficult to start in winter. We recommend AGM batteries for heavy-duty use.
- Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) measures the current the battery can deliver to start the engine at -18°C. In diesel agricultural machinery, insufficient CCA means the engine won't start in winter. Always choose a CCA equal to or higher than the original rating.
- Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.
- As they are consumable items, car batteries have a 2-year warranty, truck batteries a 1-year warranty, and all others (motorcycle batteries, cyclic batteries, etc.) a 6-month warranty. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.
- Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.
- Delivery takes 24 working hours across Spain. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.
- ⚠ Then you need a battery designed for Start-Stop (EFB or AGM). We have hidden the conventional batteries from the list: fitting them in your car would ruin the battery within months and could damage the alternator. The batteries below are built for the frequent charge/discharge cycles of Start-Stop. 💡 Great. You can buy either a conventional or a Start-Stop (EFB or AGM) battery: a Start-Stop battery is perfectly valid in a non-Start-Stop car and is actually more robust (longer life, better cold-start performance). It is just a bit pricier. On vehicles older than year 2000, an EFB is preferable to an AGM: legacy alternators charge at a fixed voltage without temperature compensation, and an AGM needs a more precise charging profile to avoid losing life quickly — an EFB tolerates the classic alternator profile better. 💡 If in doubt, play it safe: buy a Start-Stop battery (EFB or AGM). It works in Start-Stop cars and non-Start-Stop cars alike, lasts longer and avoids any risk. You only pay a few euros more than a conventional one.