Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS or Hürlimann H-655 XA?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 56-66S/56-66 DTS has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the H-655 XA has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 36% (12.3 L/min / 3.2 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 36% (775 kg / 1,709 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA suits road haulage better on this data: 30% (1,150 kg / 2,535 lb) more maximum permissible mass.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS and Hürlimann H-655 XA, with the call on each
Question56-66S/56-66 DTSH-655 XACall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?40.5 kW (54.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS”41.2 kW (55.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 56-66S/56-66 DTS has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the H-655 XA has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 56-66S/56-66 DTS and the H-655 XA.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 56-66S/56-66 DTS and the H-655 XA.
Which pumps more oil for implements?34.5 L/min (9.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS”46.8 L/min (12.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”AheadThe Hürlimann H-655 XA has 36% more hydraulic flow (12.3 L/min / 3.2 gpm) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?2,125 kg (4,685 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS”2,900 kg (6,393 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”AheadThe Hürlimann H-655 XA has 36% more lift (775 kg / 1,709 lb) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?2,125 kg (4,685 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS”2,600 kg (5,732 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann H-655 XA is 22% heavier (475 kg / 1,047 lb) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?3,850 kg (8,488 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS”5,000 kg (11,023 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”AheadThe Hürlimann H-655 XA has 30% higher maximum permissible mass (1,150 kg / 2,535 lb) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
Which has the wider choice of gears?12 to 20Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS”45Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”AheadThe Hürlimann H-655 XA has 125% more forward gears (25 gears) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 56-66S/56-66 DTS and the H-655 XA.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS”540/540E/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”AheadThe Hürlimann H-655 XA offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the H-655 XA.
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 56-66S/56-66 DTS”2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 655”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1992–19952000–2004Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Hürlimann H-655 XA is newer: production began 8 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA has 36% more hydraulic flow (12.3 L/min / 3.2 gpm) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA has 36% more lift (775 kg / 1,709 lb) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA is 22% heavier (475 kg / 1,047 lb) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA has 30% higher maximum permissible mass (1,150 kg / 2,535 lb) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA has 125% more forward gears (25 gears) than the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Fiat 56-66S/56-66 DTS does not (as stated by the sources).
  • The Hürlimann H-655 XA is newer: production began 8 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 56-66S/56-66 DTS has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the H-655 XA has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, a creeper range and PTO independence.

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