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Fiat 1280 vs Fiat 900E

Verdict: Fiat 1280 vs Fiat 900E

The Fiat 1280 and the Fiat 900E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fiat 900E leads on rated power with 113 hp against 109 hp. Fiat 900E is the lighter machine (3,519 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 140.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Fiat 1280 is the newer design (1979 vs 1974). In short: choose the Fiat 900E for outright pulling power, or the Fiat 1280 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Fiat

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Fiat

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Best match

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Rated power

109 hp

113 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FiatReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

1280

2WDReference

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1280 DT

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

180.2 LReference

140.0 LReference

Engine

91.7 kWReference

84.3 kWReference

Displacement

5.5 LReference

7.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 110 mmReference

110 x 130 mmReference

Power

91.7 kWReference

84.3 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

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ROPS Coolant capacity

17.0 LReference

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Cab Coolant capacity

19.0 LReference

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Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

81.3 kWReference

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Type

mechanical shuttleReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

4200 kgReference

3400 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

355.6 cerametallic dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2458Reference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

275 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

267 cmReference

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Weight

12017 to 13075 poundsReference

3519 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

10.00x16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

23.1x30Reference

Ag front

14.9-28 (4WD)Reference

10.00x16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

23.1x30Reference

Length

416 cmReference

411 cmReference

Height

280 cmReference

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2WD Weight

5450 kgReference

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4WD Weight

5930 kgReference

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2WD Front tread

160 to 210 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

179 to 219 cmReference

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Rear tread

151 to 221 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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254 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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183 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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5410 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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51 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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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.