- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- 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 980 (DT) specs: hp, weight, years
FIAT-IVECO 8065.02.217 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 96.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
96.7 hp
72.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 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
- 7,628 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,385 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5–18.6 mph
Fiat 980 (DT) specs: key facts
The Fiat 980 (DT) was built from 1979 to 1984.
The Fiat 980 (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 72.1 kW (96.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Fiat 980 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Fiat 980 (DT) has a FIAT-IVECO 8065.02.217 engine, a 6-cylinder 5.18 L diesel unit.
The Fiat 980 (DT) weighs 3,460 kg (7,628 lb) unladen.
The Fiat 980 (DT) has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Fiat 980 (DT) lifts 3,350 kg (7,385 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Fiat 980 (DT) delivers 31.8 L/min (8.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT”
How does the 980 (DT) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 31.8 L/min is low for its class — 39% below the median of 52.3 L/min across the 275 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 337 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 980 (DT) have?
The only figure for the 980 (DT) is 96.7 hp (72.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT”
What engine is in a 980 (DT)?
A 980 (DT) has a FIAT-IVECO 8065.02.217, a 6-cylinder 5.18 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | FIAT-IVECO 8065.02.217 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 316.0 ci · 5.18 L |
| Max torque | 237 lb·ft · 321 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT”
How much will a 980 (DT) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 980 (DT) lifts 7,385 lb (3,350 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 8.4 gpm · 31.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,263 psi · 225 bar |
| Lift at ends | 7,385 lb · 3,350 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT”
What transmission does a 980 (DT) have?
Transmission specifications for the 980 (DT) are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT”
How much does a 980 (DT) weigh?
A 980 (DT) weighs 7,628 lb (3,460 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,628 lb · 3,460 kgDT: 4,180 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in · 2,570 mmDT: 2,535 |
| Length | 152.2 in · 3,865 mm |
| Width | 77.6 in · 1,970 mm |
| Height | 104.1 in · 2,645 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.0 in · 560 mmDT: 470 |
| Front track | 55.9–75.6 in · 1,420–1,920 mmDT: 1,710-2,145 |
| Rear track | 59.1–89.8 in · 1,500–2,280 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.6 ft · 3.83 mDT: 5,110 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT”
What oil does a 980 (DT) take, and how much?
A 980 (DT) engine takes 16.1 qt (15.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 16.1 qt · 15.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 19.3 qt · 18.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 46.9 qt · 44.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.4 qt · 6.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 20.1 qt · 19.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 980 (DT)?
Within 10% of its 96.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 771096.7 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1991Side by side with the 980 (DT) →
- Renault 981 (S)96.7 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the 980 (DT) →
- Renault 981-4 (S)96.7 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the 980 (DT) →
- SAME Jaguar 100 (DT)96.7 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1984Side by side with the 980 (DT) →
- SAME Laser 100 (DT)96.7 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1991Side by side with the 980 (DT) →
- Steyr 1100 (a)96.7 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1977Side by side with the 980 (DT) →
Common questions about the Fiat 980 (DT)
Is a 980 (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Fiat 980 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 980 (DT) have?
A 980 (DT) has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 980 DT”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Fiat 980 DT — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-108511 · revision 1074872. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document