Fiat 850 Special (DT) vs Volvo T 700 (Volvo)
11 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 (1972–1974; 1976–1982). 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
11 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 850 Special (DT) | T 700 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 88.8 hp | 88.8 hp | — |
| Engine declared | O.M.-FIAT CO 3/80 Var.6 | VOLVO TD-42 Turbo | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.94 L | 4.20 L | +18% 850 Special (DT) |
| Maximum torque declared | 236 lb·ft · 320 N·m | 231 lb·ft · 313 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +20% T 700 |
| Clutch declared | Dry FERODO double clutch | Pedal operated dry Borg and Beck single disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 10.0 gpm · 38.0 L/min | 9.4 gpm · 35.5 L/min | +7% 850 Special (DT) |
| Pressure declared | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 6,047 lb · 2,743 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 7,496 lb · 3,400 kg | 9,149 lb · 4,150 kg | +22% T 700 |
| Wheelbase declared | 93.0 in · 2,362 mm | 96.1 in · 2,440 mm | — |
| Length declared | 159.5 in · 4,052 mm | 157.1 in · 3,990 mm | — |
| Width declared | 75.8 in · 1,925 mm | 82.7 in · 2,100 mm | +9% T 700 |
| Height declared | 101.6 in · 2,580 mm | 104.3 in · 2,650 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 21.5 in · 545 mm | 18.9 in · 480 mm | +14% 850 Special (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.9 ft · 3.64 m | 13.6 ft · 4.15 m | +14% T 700 |
| Fuel tank declared | 89.8 qt · 85.0 L | 100.4 qt · 95.0 L | +12% T 700 |
Fiat 850 Special (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 850 Spezial (DT)”
Volvo T 700 (Volvo) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 700”