- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Not independently tested
- 1979–1984
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Fiat 1280 (DT) Full specifications
FIAT-IVECO 8065.24.217 (317) six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 123 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
123 hp
92 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1280 DT”, claimed
- Weight
- 12,015 lb
- 3-point lift
- 10,384 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 13.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
Fiat 1280 (DT) specs: key facts
The Fiat 1280 (DT) was built from 1979 to 1984.
The Fiat 1280 (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 92 kW (123 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Fiat 1280 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Fiat 1280 (DT) has a FIAT-IVECO 8065.24.217 (317) engine, a 6-cylinder 5.50 L diesel unit.
The Fiat 1280 (DT) weighs 5,450 kg (12,015 lb) unladen.
The Fiat 1280 (DT) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Fiat 1280 (DT) lifts 4,710 kg (10,384 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Fiat 1280 (DT) delivers 50.6 L/min (13.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1280 DT”
How much horsepower does a 1280 (DT) have?
The only figure for the 1280 (DT) is 123 hp (92 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1280 DT”
What engine is in a 1280 (DT)?
A 1280 (DT) has a FIAT-IVECO 8065.24.217 (317), a 6-cylinder 5.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | FIAT-IVECO 8065.24.217 (317) |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 335.6 ci · 5.50 L |
| Max torque | 297 lb·ft · 403 N·m @ 1,450 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1280 DT”
How much will a 1280 (DT) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 1280 (DT) lifts 10,384 lb (4,710 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 13.4 gpm · 50.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,263–3,408 psi · 225–235 bar |
| Lift at ends | 10,384 lb · 4,710 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,260 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1280 DT”
What transmission does a 1280 (DT) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1280 (DT) are below.
| Clutch | Dry FERODO or LuK single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic oil-bath disc brake acting on differential half-shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering |
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1280 DT”
How much does a 1280 (DT) weigh?
A 1280 (DT) weighs 12,015 lb (5,450 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 12,015 lb · 5,450 kgDT: 5,930 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in · 2,750 mmDT: 2,672 |
| Length | 164.6 in · 4,182 mm |
| Width | 92.9 in · 2,360 mm |
| Height | 111.9 in · 2,842 mm |
| Ground clearance | 19.7 in · 500 mmDT: 470 |
| Front track | 63.0–82.7 in · 1,600–2,100 mmDT: 1,800-2,235 |
| Rear track | 59.8–87.4 in · 1,520–2,220 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.9 ft · 4.25 mDT: 5,560 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1280 DT”
Which tractors compare with a 1280 (DT)?
Within 10% of its 111.3 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson MF 3125 (A)111.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 1280 (DT) →
- Case-IH 5150 Maxxum111.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1992–1997Side by side with the 1280 (DT) →
- Massey Ferguson MF 1114111.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1978–1990Side by side with the 1280 (DT) →
- J.I. Case 2094110.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1984–1985Side by side with the 1280 (DT) →
- International Harvester Farmall 1066112.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the 1280 (DT) →
- Mercedes-Benz MB trac 1300110.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1976–1987Side by side with the 1280 (DT) →
Everything else people ask
Is a 1280 (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Fiat 1280 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1280 (DT) have?
A 1280 (DT) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1280 DT”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Fiat 1280 DT — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-108601 · revision 1075070. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document