- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1978–1985
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Fiat 420 (DT) specs: hp, weight, years
FIAT-IVECO 8035.01.308 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 41.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
41.4 hp
30.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 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
- 3,638 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,381 lb
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Fiat 420 (DT) specs: key facts
The Fiat 420 (DT) was built from 1978 to 1985.
The Fiat 420 (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 30.9 kW (41.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Fiat 420 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Fiat 420 (DT) has a FIAT-IVECO 8035.01.308 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.34 L diesel unit.
The Fiat 420 (DT) weighs 1,650 kg (3,638 lb) unladen.
The Fiat 420 (DT) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Fiat 420 (DT) lifts 1,080 kg (2,381 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT”
How does the 420 (DT) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 36 L fuel tank is low for its class — 33% below the median of 54 L across the 221 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 246 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 420 (DT) have?
The only figure for the 420 (DT) is 41.4 hp (30.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT”
What engine is in a 420 (DT)?
A 420 (DT) has a FIAT-IVECO 8035.01.308, a 3-cylinder 2.34 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | FIAT-IVECO 8035.01.308 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 142.7 ci · 2.34 L |
| Max torque | 106 lb·ft · 144 N·m @ 1,350 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT”
How much will a 420 (DT) lift?
A 420 (DT) lifts 2,381 lb (1,080 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pressure | 2,843 psi · 196 bar |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 2,381 lb · 1,080 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,907 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT”
What transmission does a 420 (DT) have?
Transmission specifications for the 420 (DT) are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated, two-stage dry FEREDO double clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT”
How much does a 420 (DT) weigh?
A 420 (DT) weighs 3,638 lb (1,650 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,638 lb · 1,650 kgDT: 1,840 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 74.8 in · 1,900 mmDT: 1,863 |
| Length | 113.4 in · 2,880 mm |
| Width | 65.2–81.1 in · 1,657–2,059 mm |
| Height | 88.2 in · 2,240 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.7 in · 450 mmDT: 330 |
| Front track | 47.2–66.9 in · 1,200–1,700 mmDT: 1,400 |
| Rear track | 51.6–67.3 in · 1,310–1,710 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.7 ft · 2.95 mDT: 3,370 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT”
What oil does a 420 (DT) take, and how much?
A 420 (DT) engine takes 8.0 qt (7.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 8.0 qt · 7.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 22.0 qt · 20.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 3.8 qt · 3.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 9.3 qt · 8.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 420 (DT)?
Within 10% of its 41.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- SOMECA 420 (TD)41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1985Side by side with the 420 (DT) →
- Renault 421M41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1985Side by side with the 420 (DT) →
- UTB U-46041.4 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1991Side by side with the 420 (DT) →
- Renault 42141.4 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1977Side by side with the 420 (DT) →
- Massey Ferguson 340 (A)41.4 hp engine, claimed · 1988–1994Side by side with the 420 (DT) →
- Renault 45641.4 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1972Side by side with the 420 (DT) →
Common questions about the Fiat 420 (DT)
Is a 420 (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Fiat 420 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 420 (DT) have?
A 420 (DT) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 420/420 DT”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Fiat 420/420 DT — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-108372 · revision 1073703. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document