Fiat 540 (DT) vs Leyland 344
12 material differences
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 540 (DT) and the 344 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
12 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 540 (DT) | 344 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 53.2 hp | 55 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FIAT-IVECO 8035.02.202/304 | LEYLAND-MOTORS 34 TD | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.59 L | 3.40 L | +31% 344 |
| Maximum torque declared | 124 lb·ft · 168 N·m | 143 lb·ft · 194 N·m | +15% 344 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | — | Dry BORG & BECK double clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min | 8.2 gpm · 31.0 L/min | +42% 344 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,571 lb · 1,620 kg | 3,351 lb · 1,520 kg | +7% 540 (DT) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,112 lb · 1,865 kg | 4,685 lb · 2,125 kg | +14% 344 |
| Wheelbase declared | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm | 80.0 in · 2,032 mm | +6% 344 |
| Length declared | 119.9 in · 3,045 mm | 120.1 in · 3,050 mm | — |
| Width declared | 65.4 in · 1,660 mm | 71.7 in · 1,820 mm | +10% 344 |
| Height declared | 93.3 in · 2,370 mm | 85.5 in · 2,172 mm | +9% 540 (DT) |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.1 in · 459 mm | 16.1 in · 409 mm | +12% 540 (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.7 ft · 2.95 m | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m | +12% 344 |
| Fuel tank declared | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | 76.8 qt · 72.7 L | +35% 344 |
Fiat 540 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 540/540 DT”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 540”
Leyland 344 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 344”