Fiat 540 (DT) vs Fiat 55-66 (DT)
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 540 (DT) and the 55-66 (DT) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
9 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 540 (DT) | 55-66 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 53.2 hp | 54.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FIAT-IVECO 8035.02.202/304 | FIAT-IVECO 8035.06.206 or 306 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.59 L | 2.71 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 124 lb·ft · 168 N·m | 128 lb·ft · 174 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5–24.9 mph · 25–40 km/h | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,046 psi · 210 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,571 lb · 1,620 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,112 lb · 1,865 kg | 4,971 lb · 2,255 kg | +21% 55-66 (DT) |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 9,259 lb · 4,200 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm | 85.6 in · 2,175 mm | +13% 55-66 (DT) |
| Length declared | 119.9 in · 3,045 mm | 125.4 in · 3,185 mm | — |
| Width declared | 65.4 in · 1,660 mm | 75.2 in · 1,910 mm | +15% 55-66 (DT) |
| Height declared | 93.3 in · 2,370 mm | 90.7 in · 2,305 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.1 in · 459 mm | 19.5 in · 495 mm | +8% 55-66 (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.7 ft · 2.95 m | 12.0 ft · 3.65 m | +24% 55-66 (DT) |
| Fuel tank declared | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | 77.1 qt · 73.0 L | +35% 55-66 (DT) |
Fiat 540 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 540/540 DT”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 540”
Fiat 55-66 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 55-66/55-66 DT”