WhichTractor
  • Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: High-power
  • No lab test on file
  • 1979–1984

WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category

Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

Fiat 1580 (DT) specs: hp, weight, years

FIAT-IVECO 8365.25.500 or 8365.05.501 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 153.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

153.0 hp

114.1 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

Weight
14,330 lb
3-point lift
10,878 lb
Hyd. flow
14.7 gpm
Top speed
15.5–18.6 mph

Fiat 1580 (DT) specs: key facts

  • The Fiat 1580 (DT) was built from 1979 to 1984.

  • The Fiat 1580 (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 114.1 kW (153.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Fiat 1580 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

  • The Fiat 1580 (DT) has a FIAT-IVECO 8365.25.500 or 8365.05.501 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.10 L diesel unit.

  • The Fiat 1580 (DT) weighs 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) unladen.

  • The Fiat 1580 (DT) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Fiat 1580 (DT) lifts 4,934 kg (10,878 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Fiat 1580 (DT) delivers 55.8 L/min (14.7 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT”

How does the 1580 (DT) compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 18 across the 192 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Limitation:

    The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 212 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.

Derived by WhichTractor from 212 comparable records. How we work this out

Fiat 1580 (DT) tractor
Photo: Bestiasonica, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons · Wrong photo?

How much horsepower does a 1580 (DT) have?

The only figure for the 1580 (DT) is 153.0 hp (114.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
153.0 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT”

What engine is in a 1580 (DT)?

A 1580 (DT) has a FIAT-IVECO 8365.25.500 or 8365.05.501, a 6-cylinder 8.10 L diesel engine.

Engine — 1580 (DT) engine specifications
Make & modelFIAT-IVECO 8365.25.500 or 8365.05.501
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement494.4 ci · 8.10 L
Max torque423–456 lb·ft · 573–618 N·m @ 1,400 rpm
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT”

How much will a 1580 (DT) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 1580 (DT) lifts 10,878 lb (4,934 kg) at the lower-link ends.

Hydraulics & PTO — 1580 (DT) hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow14.7 gpm · 55.8 L/min
Pressure3,336–3,481 psi · 230–240 bar
Lift at ends10,878 lb · 4,934 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,952 engine rpmEngages under load

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT”

What transmission does a 1580 (DT) have?

Transmission specifications for the 1580 (DT) are below.

Transmission — 1580 (DT) transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated Ferodo or LuK single-plate clutch
SteeringHydrostatic Danfoss steering
Top speed15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT”

How much does a 1580 (DT) weigh?

A 1580 (DT) weighs 14,330 lb (6,500 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 1580 (DT) weights and dimensions
Unladen weight14,330 lb · 6,500 kgDT: 7,100
Maximum permissible mass22,046 lb · 10,000 kg
Maximum front axle load8,598 lb · 3,900 kg
Maximum rear axle load14,551 lb · 6,600 kg
Wheelbase116.7 in · 2,963 mmDT: 2,885
Length170.3 in · 4,325 mm
Width92.9 in · 2,360 mm
Height109.6 in · 2,785 mm
Ground clearance27.4 in · 695 mmDT: 495
Front track63.0–82.7 in · 1,600–2,100 mmDT: 1,800-2,200
Rear track59.8–87.4 in · 1,520–2,220 mm
Turning radius, braked15.1 ft · 4.60 mDT: 5,720

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT”

What oil does a 1580 (DT) take, and how much?

A 1580 (DT) engine takes 19.3 qt (18.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

1580 (DT) fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil19.3 qt · 18.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission19.3 qt · 18.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic48.7 qt · 46.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle11.4 qt · 10.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system30.1 qt · 28.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 1580 (DT)?

Within 10% of its 153.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Fiat 1580 (DT)

Is a 1580 (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Fiat 1580 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

What PTO does a 1580 (DT) have?

A 1580 (DT) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

Spotted an error?

Sources

Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Fiat 1580 DT — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-108516 · revision 1075145. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document