Fiat 540 Spezial (DT) vs Fiat 540 V/E
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (Two-wheel or four-wheel drive; 2WD). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
10 material differences · 7 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 540 Spezial (DT) | 540 V/E | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 53.2 hp | 53.2 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FIAT-IVECO 8035.02.204 | FIAT-IVECO 8035.02.202/304 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.59 L | 2.59 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 124 lb·ft · 168 N·m | 124 lb·ft · 168 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | +25% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Clutch declared | Dry LuK double clutch | Dry LuK double clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 6.2 gpm · 23.6 L/min | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min | +8% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Pressure declared | — | 2,843 psi · 196 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,086 lb · 1,400 kg | 3,571 lb · 1,620 kg | +16% 540 V/E |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,189 lb · 1,900 kg | 3,527 lb · 1,600 kg | +19% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 7,937 lb · 3,600 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm | 74.2 in · 1,885 mm | — |
| Length declared | 117.1 in · 2,975 mm | 125.2 in · 3,180 mm | +7% 540 V/E |
| Width declared | 68.5 in · 1,740 mm | 38.9–53.9 in · 989–1,370 mm | differs |
| Height declared | 92.5 in · 2,350 mm | 57.5 in · 1,460 mm | +61% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.9 in · 480 mm | 13.0 in · 330 mm | +45% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.2 ft · 3.40 m | 9.6 ft · 2.93 m | +16% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Fuel tank declared | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | — |
Fiat 540 Spezial (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 540 Special/540 Special DT”
Fiat 540 V/E sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 540 V/E”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 540”