Fiat 580 (DT) vs J.I. Case 1290 (DT)
10 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (28%). 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 | 580 (DT) | 1290 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 57.3 hp | 57.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FIAT-IVECO 8035.04.370 (377) | DAVID BROWN AD 4/49 or AD 4/55 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.75 L | 3.20 L | +16% 1290 (DT) |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 145 lb·ft · 197 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Dry Ferodo or LuK double clutch with separate PTO actuation | Dry Borg & Beck double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 6.5 gpm · 24.6 L/min | 7.5 gpm · 28.4 L/min | +15% 1290 (DT) |
| Pressure declared | 3,191–3,336 psi · 220–230 bar | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,148 lb · 2,335 kg | 6,572 lb · 2,981 kg | +28% 1290 (DT) |
| Wheelbase declared | 84.6 in · 2,150 mm | 83.0 in · 2,108 mm | — |
| Length declared | 129.8 in · 3,298 mm | 142.9 in · 3,630 mm | +10% 1290 (DT) |
| Width declared | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm | 77.6 in · 1,970 mm | — |
| Height declared | 98.6 in · 2,504 mm | 98.0 in · 2,490 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 19.0 in · 483 mm | 21.0 in · 533 mm | +10% 1290 (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.7 ft · 2.95 m | 10.4 ft · 3.18 m | +8% 1290 (DT) |
| Fuel tank declared | 84.5 qt · 80.0 L | 76.0 qt · 71.9 L | +11% 580 (DT) |
Fiat 580 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 580/580 DT”
J.I. Case 1290 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”