Fiat 420 (DT) vs Renault 456

6 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

Fiat 420 (DT)

1978–1985

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

Renault 456

1968–1972

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the 420 (DT) and the 456 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

Field by field

6 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Fiat 420 (DT) and Renault 456, field by field
Field420 (DT)456Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed41.4 hp41.4 hp
Engine declaredFIAT-IVECO 8035.01.308
Displacement declared2.34 L
Maximum torque declared106 lb·ft · 144 N·m
Transmission
Top speed declared15.5 mph · 25 km/h15.5 mph · 25 km/h
Clutch declaredpedal-operated, two-stage dry FEREDO double clutchTwo-stage pedal-operated dry FERODO double clutchdiffers
Hydraulics & hitch
Pressure declared2,843 psi · 196 bar
Three-point lift at ends declared2,381 lb · 1,080 kg4,409 lb · 2,000 kg+85% 456
Rear PTO speeds declared540 rpm540 rpm
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared3,638 lb · 1,650 kg4,409 lb · 2,000 kg+21% 456
Wheelbase declared74.8 in · 1,900 mm76.0 in · 1,930 mm
Length declared113.4 in · 2,880 mm129.9 in · 3,300 mm+15% 456
Width declared65.2 in · 1,657 mm66.9 in · 1,700 mm
Height declared88.2 in · 2,240 mm61.0 in · 1,550 mm+45% 420 (DT)
Ground clearance declared17.7 in · 450 mm
Turning radius, braked declared9.7 ft · 2.95 m
Fuel tank declared38.0 qt · 36.0 L58.1 qt · 55.0 L+53% 456

Fiat 420 (DT) sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT”

Renault 456 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 456 R7255”