Case 197 vs New Holland L555: Which Is the Better Value?

| Based on 38 verified Canadian auction sales

The Case 197 averages $6,195 CAD at auction, compared to $6,587 for the New Holland L555. Based on 38 verified Canadian auction results tracked by TrackCheck, here's the full breakdown.

The Verdict

Both machines are competitively priced with only a $391 difference. Your decision should come down to brand preference, dealer proximity, and specific feature needs rather than price alone.

Case 197

SSL

$6,195 CAD avg

$1,023

Low

$11,333

High

26

Sales

Avg 1,672 hours · None–None model years

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New Holland L555

SSL

$6,587 CAD avg

$3,263

Low

$13,953

High

12

Sales

Avg 3,597 hours · 1990–1991 model years

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What are the key differences between 197 and L555?

  • Usage: Used 197s average 1,672 hours while L555s average 3,597 hours.

Both Case and New Holland retain value well. See our depreciation guide for brand rankings.

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Which is the better value: 197 or L555?

Better Value

Choose the Case 197 if:

  • You want lower upfront cost ($391 savings)
  • You prefer Case's dealer network and parts availability

Choose the New Holland L555 if:

  • You prefer New Holland's dealer network and parts availability

How do 197 and L555 prices compare by year?

Case 197 vs New Holland L555 prices by model year (CAD)
Year Case 197 New Holland L555
1991 — $5,767 (2)
1990 — $6,957 (2)

Prices in CAD. Numbers in parentheses are sample size. Lower price highlighted.

How do 197 and L555 prices compare by hours?

Case 197 vs New Holland L555 prices by hours (CAD)
Hours Case 197 New Holland L555
0-999 hrs $6,343 (10) —
1,000-1,999 hrs $10,509 (2) —
2,000-2,999 hrs $4,262 (4) $5,154 (4)
3,000-3,999 hrs — $3,728 (2)
4,000+ hrs $10,613 (2) $8,494 (6)

Hours matter more than age for resale value. See our hours vs age analysis.

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