Compare/Fiat 1000 Super vs Fiat 1280

Fiat 1000 Super vs Fiat 1280

Verdict: Fiat 1000 Super vs Fiat 1280

The Fiat 1000 Super and the Fiat 1280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 109 hp. Fiat 1000 Super is the lighter machine (7,561 kg vs 12,017 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fiat 1280 holds more fuel (180.2 L vs 115.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Fiat 1280 is the newer design (1979 vs 1976). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

109 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FiatReference

Optional creeper adds an additional range to the transmission.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low, medium, and high) with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

1280

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2WDReference

1000 Super

two-wheel driveReference

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1000DT Super

four-wheel driveReference

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1280 DT

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

115.1 LReference

180.2 LReference

Engine

80.9 kWReference

91.7 kWReference

Displacement

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 110 mmReference

Power

80.9 kWReference

91.7 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2500Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

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15.1 LReference

ROPS Coolant capacity

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17.0 LReference

Cab Coolant capacity

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19.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

304.8mm dry discReference

355.6 cerametallic dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

creeperReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Pump flow

42.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and lower-link draft controlReference

lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

3200 kgReference

4200 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2250Reference

1000@2458Reference

PTO (claimed)

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81.3 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 3Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

247 cmReference

275 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

251 cmReference

267 cmReference

Weight

7561 to 8488 poundsReference

12017 to 13075 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

11.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9/14-38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 16.9/14-38Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2/10-28. Rear: 16.9/14-38Reference

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2WD Length

417 cmReference

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4WD Length

423 cmReference

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2WD Width

193 cmReference

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4WD Width

209 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

266 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3429 kgReference

5450 kgReference

4WD Weight

3850 kgReference

5930 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

56 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

42 cmReference

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Rear tire

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18.4-38Reference

Ag front

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14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-38Reference

Length

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416 cmReference

Height

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280 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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160 to 210 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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179 to 219 cmReference

Rear tread

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151 to 221 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.