• 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

Illustration of the 2005–2014 Hürlimann H-56 XA, a 54 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

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.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
54.2 hp

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.

Engine — H-56 XA engine specifications
Make & modelHürlimann 1000.3 W
Cylinders3, liquid-cooled
Displacement183.1 ci · 3.00 L
Max torque177 lb·ft · 240 N·m @ 1,600 rpm
InjectionDirect injection
Electrical system12 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.

Hydraulics & PTO — H-56 XA hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemLoad sensing
Pump flow8.4 gpm · 31.9 L/min
Pressure3,046 psi · 210 bar
Hitch categoryCategory 2
Lift at ends6,614 lb · 3,000 kg
Rear PTO540 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.

Transmission — H-56 XA transmission specifications
ClutchElectro-hydraulically operated, powershift wet SDF multi-disc clutch
BrakesHydraulically operated wet SLH disc brake for front and rear wheels
SteeringHydrostatic DANFOSS steering, type ORBITROLL-OSPC 80 OR
Top speed24.9 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.

Weights & dimensions — H-56 XA weights and dimensions
Unladen weight5,622 lb · 2,550 kg
Maximum permissible mass11,023 lb · 5,000 kg
Wheelbase80.9 in · 2,056 mm
Length134.1 in · 3,405 mm
Width75.6–91.3 in · 1,920–2,320 mm
Height93.5 in · 2,375 mm
Ground clearance16.1 in · 410 mm
Front track56.7–68.5 in · 1,440–1,740 mm
Rear track59.1–74.8 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.

H-56 XA fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil7.1 qt · 6.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic43.3 qt · 41.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56” · single source, not independently verified
Final drives3.2 qt · 3.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XA 56” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system11.6 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.

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 checked

14 SEP 2026

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  1. Traktorenlexikon: Hürlimann XA 56 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-105200 · revision 864341. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document