- Crawler
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1958–1959
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 50 C (CS) specs: hp, weight, years
O.M.-FIAT CO 1D/50 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 49.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
49.3 hp
36.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 50 C”, 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
- 8,025 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,764 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 3.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 6.8 mph
Fiat 50 C (CS) specs: key facts
The Fiat 50 C (CS) was built from 1958 to 1959.
The Fiat 50 C (CS) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 36.8 kW (49.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Fiat 50 C (CS) is a tracked machine.
The Fiat 50 C (CS) has a O.M.-FIAT CO 1D/50 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.16 L diesel unit.Source 2
The Fiat 50 C (CS) weighs 3,640 kg (8,025 lb) unladen.
The Fiat 50 C (CS) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Fiat 50 C (CS) lifts 800 kg (1,764 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Fiat 50 C (CS) delivers 12.0 L/min (3.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 50 C”
How does the 50 C (CS) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 800 kg is low for its class — 55% below the median of 1,780 kg across the 183 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 12 L/min is low for its class — 56% below the median of 27.4 L/min across the 209 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 240 N·m is high for its class — 39% above the median of 173 N·m across the 207 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Six forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 8 across the 264 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 3,640 kg is high for its class — 63% above the median of 2,230 kg across the 268 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 269 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 50 C (CS) have?
The only figure for the 50 C (CS) is 49.3 hp (36.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 50 C”
What engine is in a 50 C (CS)?
A 50 C (CS) has an O.M.-FIAT CO 1D/50, a 4-cylinder 4.16 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | O.M.-FIAT CO 1D/50Source 2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 253.6 ci · 4.16 LSource 2 |
| Max torque | 177 lb·ft · 240 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Injection | dual turbo direct injection |
| Electrical system | 24 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 50 C”
How much will a 50 C (CS) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 50 C (CS) lifts 1,764 lb (800 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 3.2 gpm · 12.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 1,764 lb · 800 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,470 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 50 C”
What transmission does a 50 C (CS) have?
Transmission specifications for the 50 C (CS) are below.
| Brakes | pedal-operated drum band brake |
|---|---|
| Steering | steering via two hand levers acting on multiple dry clutches |
| Top speed | 6.8 mph · 11 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 50 C”
How much does a 50 C (CS) weigh?
A 50 C (CS) weighs 8,025 lb (3,640 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,025 lb · 3,640 kgCI: 3,745 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 59.4 in · 1,510 mmCI: 1,530 |
| Length | 111.8 in · 2,840 mm |
| Width | 68.9 in · 1,750 mm |
| Height | 55.1 in · 1,400 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.0 in · 355 mm |
| Front track | 53.1 in · 1,350 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 53.1 in · 1,350 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 50 C”
What oil does a 50 C (CS) take, and how much?
A 50 C (CS) engine takes 12.2 qt (11.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 12.2 qt · 11.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 50 C” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 24.5 qt · 23.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 50 C” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 18.5 qt · 17.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 50 C” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Common questions about the Fiat 50 C (CS)
Is a 50 C (CS) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Fiat 50 C (CS) is a tracked machine.
What PTO does a 50 C (CS) have?
A 50 C (CS) has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 50”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 50 C”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Fiat 50 C — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-121913 · revision 1076367. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Someca SOM 50 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-121114 · revision 1064874. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document