Fiat 540 Spezial (DT) vs Fiat 55-66 V/F (DT-V/F)
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1973–1980; 1985–1992). 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 · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 540 Spezial (DT) | 55-66 V/F (DT-V/F) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 53.2 hp | 54.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FIAT-IVECO 8035.02.204 | 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 | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +20% 55-66 V/F (DT-V/F) |
| Clutch declared | Dry LuK double clutch | Dry Valeo or LuK double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 6.2 gpm · 23.6 L/min | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,086 lb · 1,400 kg | 5,732 lb · 2,600 kg | +86% 55-66 V/F (DT-V/F) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,189 lb · 1,900 kg | 3,395 lb · 1,540 kg | +23% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 7,937 lb · 3,600 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm | 72.6 in · 1,845 mm | — |
| Length declared | 117.1 in · 2,975 mm | 113.6 in · 2,885 mm | — |
| Width declared | 68.5 in · 1,740 mm | 53.5 in · 1,360 mm | +28% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Height declared | 92.5 in · 2,350 mm | 79.1 in · 2,010 mm | +17% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.9 in · 480 mm | 12.8 in · 325 mm | +48% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.2 ft · 3.40 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | 52.8 qt · 50.0 L | +8% 540 Spezial (DT) |
Fiat 540 Spezial (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 540 Special/540 Special DT”
Fiat 55-66 V/F (DT-V/F) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 55-66 V/F/55-66 V/F/DT”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 55-66/55-66 DT”