- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 2005–2009
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 XE 55 Tradition specs: hp, weight, years
SAME-DEUTZ-FAHR 1000.3 W (EURO-II) three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 51.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
51.2 hp
38.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition”, 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
- 4,806 lb
- 3-point lift
- 6,614 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition specs: key facts
The Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition was built from 2005 to 2009.
The Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 38.2 kW (51.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition has a SAME-DEUTZ-FAHR 1000.3 W (EURO-II) engine, a 3-cylinder 3.00 L diesel unit.
The Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition weighs 2,180 kg (4,806 lb) unladen.
The Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition has an independent rear PTO running at 540/540E rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition lifts 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition”
How does the XE 55 Tradition compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 3,000 kg is high for its class — 66% above the median of 1,810 kg across the 222 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
20 forward gears is high for its class — 150% above the median of 8 across the 312 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 317 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an XE 55 Tradition have?
The only figure for the XE 55 Tradition is 51.2 hp (38.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition”
What engine is in an XE 55 Tradition?
An XE 55 Tradition has a SAME-DEUTZ-FAHR 1000.3 W (EURO-II), a 3-cylinder 3.00 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SAME-DEUTZ-FAHR 1000.3 W (EURO-II) |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 183.1 ci · 3.00 L |
| Max torque | 151 lb·ft · 205 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition”
How much will an XE 55 Tradition lift?
An XE 55 Tradition lifts 6,614 lb (3,000 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,046 psi · 210 bar |
| Lift at ends | 6,614 lb · 3,000 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/540E rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8" - 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition”
What transmission does an XE 55 Tradition have?
Transmission specifications for the XE 55 Tradition are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry single disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydraulic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition”
How much does an XE 55 Tradition weigh?
An XE 55 Tradition weighs 4,806 lb (2,180 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,806 lb · 2,180 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 75.8 in · 1,925 mm |
| Length | 121.5 in · 3,085 mm |
| Width | 64.6–80.3 in · 1,640–2,040 mm |
| Height | 88.4 in · 2,245 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.2 in · 335 mm |
| Front track | 52.8–68.5 in · 1,340–1,740 mm |
| Rear track | 51.2–66.9 in · 1,300–1,700 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition”
Which tractors compare with an XE 55 Tradition?
Within 10% of its 51.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lamborghini 55 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2009Side by side with the XE 55 Tradition →
- Agco GT-4551.2 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2007Side by side with the XE 55 Tradition →
- Case-IH CS-5251.2 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the XE 55 Tradition →
- Case-IH 3220 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1998Side by side with the XE 55 Tradition →
- CASE-INTERNATIONAL 495 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1993Side by side with the XE 55 Tradition →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrolux 5751.4 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2008Side by side with the XE 55 Tradition →
Common questions about the Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition
Is an XE 55 Tradition two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an XE 55 Tradition have?
An XE 55 Tradition has a independent 540/540E rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8" - 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Hürlimann XE 55 Tradition — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-114516 · revision 1056103. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document