Fiat 540 Spezial (DT) vs Renault 55-12 V
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); they were not built in overlapping years (1973–1980; 1986–1999). 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 · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 540 Spezial (DT) | 55-12 V | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 53.2 hp | 51.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FIAT-IVECO 8035.02.204 | KLÖCKNER-HUMBOLDT-DEUTZ F3L 912 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.59 L | 2.83 L | +9% 55-12 V |
| Maximum torque declared | 124 lb·ft · 168 N·m | 121 lb·ft · 164 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +20% 55-12 V |
| Clutch declared | Dry LuK double clutch | Dry OMG double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 6.2 gpm · 23.6 L/min | 11.1 gpm · 42.2 L/min | +79% 55-12 V |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,086 lb · 1,400 kg | 7,893 lb · 3,580 kg | +156% 55-12 V |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,189 lb · 1,900 kg | 4,079 lb · 1,850 kg | — |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 7,937 lb · 3,600 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm | 78.0 in · 1,980 mm | — |
| Length declared | 117.1 in · 2,975 mm | 129.3 in · 3,285 mm | +10% 55-12 V |
| Width declared | 68.5 in · 1,740 mm | 43.9 in · 1,115 mm | +56% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Height declared | 92.5 in · 2,350 mm | 92.2 in · 2,343 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.9 in · 480 mm | 11.8 in · 300 mm | +60% 540 Spezial (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.2 ft · 3.40 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | 65.5 qt · 62.0 L | +15% 55-12 V |
Fiat 540 Spezial (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 540 Special/540 Special DT”
Renault 55-12 V sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 55-12 V R3235”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 50-12 V R3215”