- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 2005–2014
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
Hürlimann H-56 XA specs: hp, weight, years
Hürlimann 1000.3 W three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 54.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
54.2 hp
40.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56”, 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
- 5,622 lb
- 3-point lift
- 6,614 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Hürlimann H-56 XA specs: key facts
The Hürlimann H-56 XA was built from 2005 to 2014.
The Hürlimann H-56 XA has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 40.4 kW (54.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Hürlimann H-56 XA is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Hürlimann H-56 XA has a Hürlimann 1000.3 W engine, a 3-cylinder 3.00 L diesel unit.
The Hürlimann H-56 XA weighs 2,550 kg (5,622 lb) unladen.
The Hürlimann H-56 XA has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Hürlimann H-56 XA lifts 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Hürlimann H-56 XA delivers 31.9 L/min (8.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56”
How does the H-56 XA compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 3,000 kg is high for its class — 44% above the median of 2,080 kg across the 252 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 240 N·m is high for its class — 26% above the median of 190 N·m across the 283 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
20 forward gears is high for its class — 122% above the median of 9 across the 361 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 364 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a H-56 XA have?
The only figure for the H-56 XA is 54.2 hp (40.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56”
What engine is in a H-56 XA?
A H-56 XA has a Hürlimann 1000.3 W, a 3-cylinder 3.00 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Hürlimann 1000.3 W |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 183.1 ci · 3.00 L |
| Max torque | 177 lb·ft · 240 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56”
How much will a H-56 XA lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A H-56 XA lifts 6,614 lb (3,000 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 8.4 gpm · 31.9 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,046 psi · 210 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 6,614 lb · 3,000 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 1,967 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56”
What transmission does a H-56 XA have?
Transmission specifications for the H-56 XA are below.
| Clutch | Electro-hydraulically operated, powershift wet SDF multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulically operated wet SLH disc brake for front and rear wheels |
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering, type ORBITROLL-OSPC 80 OR |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56”
How much does a H-56 XA weigh?
A H-56 XA weighs 5,622 lb (2,550 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,622 lb · 2,550 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 11,023 lb · 5,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 80.9 in · 2,056 mm |
| Length | 134.1 in · 3,405 mm |
| Width | 75.6–91.3 in · 1,920–2,320 mm |
| Height | 93.5 in · 2,375 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.1 in · 410 mm |
| Front track | 56.7–68.5 in · 1,440–1,740 mm |
| Rear track | 59.1–74.8 in · 1,500–1,900 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56”
What oil does a H-56 XA take, and how much?
A H-56 XA engine takes 7.1 qt (6.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.1 qt · 6.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 43.3 qt · 41.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 3.2 qt · 3.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.6 qt · 11.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a H-56 XA?
Within 10% of its 54.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 55-86 (DT)54.2 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2000Side by side with the H-56 XA →
- Fiat 55-86 F (F/DT)54.2 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2000Side by side with the H-56 XA →
- Case-IH JX 1060C54.3 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2008Side by side with the H-56 XA →
- Case-IH JX 55 (A)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 2002–2004Side by side with the H-56 XA →
- New Holland 4135 (A)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the H-56 XA →
- Case-IH C-55 (A)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1997Side by side with the H-56 XA →
Common questions about the Hürlimann H-56 XA
Is a H-56 XA two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Hürlimann H-56 XA is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a H-56 XA have?
A H-56 XA has a 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Hürlimann XA 56 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-105200 · revision 864341. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document