- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- from 1952
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 45-R specs: hp, weight, years
O.M.-FIAT CO 1D-45/Var. 10 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 44.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
44.4 hp
33.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R”, 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
- 5,071 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,094 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 5.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 9.9 mph
Fiat 45-R specs: key facts
The Fiat 45-R was first built in 1952.
The Fiat 45-R has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 33.1 kW (44.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Fiat 45-R is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Fiat 45-R has a O.M.-FIAT CO 1D-45/Var. 10 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.16 L diesel unit.
The Fiat 45-R weighs 2,300 kg (5,071 lb) unladen.
The Fiat 45-R has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Fiat 45-R lifts 950 kg (2,094 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Fiat 45-R delivers 20.0 L/min (5.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R”
How does the 45-R compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 950 kg is low for its class — 39% below the median of 1,550 kg across the 184 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 226 N·m is high for its class — 43% above the median of 158 N·m across the 203 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 272 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 45-R have?
The only figure for the 45-R is 44.4 hp (33.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R”
What engine is in a 45-R?
A 45-R has an O.M.-FIAT CO 1D-45/Var. 10, a 4-cylinder 4.16 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | O.M.-FIAT CO 1D-45/Var. 10 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 253.6 ci · 4.16 L |
| Max torque | 167 lb·ft · 226 N·m @ 1,000 rpm |
| Electrical system | 24 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R”
How much will a 45-R lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 45-R lifts 2,094 lb (950 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 5.3 gpm · 20.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 2,094 lb · 950 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R”
What transmission does a 45-R have?
Transmission specifications for the 45-R are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanically operated worm steering |
| Top speed | 9.9 mph · 16 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R”
How much does a 45-R weigh?
A 45-R weighs 5,071 lb (2,300 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,071 lb · 2,300 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 74.8 in · 1,900 mm |
| Length | 116.3 in · 2,955 mm |
| Width | 60.4–91.9 in · 1,535–2,335 mm |
| Height | 74.6 in · 1,895 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 mm |
| Front track | 53.5–72.4 in · 1,360–1,840 mm |
| Rear track | 47.2–78.7 in · 1,200–2,000 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R”
What oil does a 45-R take, and how much?
A 45-R engine takes 11.8 qt (11.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 11.8 qt · 11.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 34.8 qt · 32.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 5.5 qt · 5.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 18.5 qt · 17.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 45-R?
Within 10% of its 44.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 860 (also listed as 800)44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1954–1957Side by side with the 45-R →
- Fordson E 27 N-D44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1948–1952Side by side with the 45-R →
- Hürlimann D-100 Super-Spezial44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1960Side by side with the 45-R →
- SOMECA SOM-4044.4 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1959Side by side with the 45-R →
- UTB Utos 45E44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1963Side by side with the 45-R →
- John Deere 63044.4 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1960Side by side with the 45-R →
Common questions about the Fiat 45-R
Is a 45-R two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Fiat 45-R is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 45-R have?
A 45-R has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 45 R”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Fiat 45 R — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-121763 · revision 1072330. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document