Compare/Fiat 455C vs Fiat 55-88

Fiat 455C vs Fiat 55-88

Verdict: Fiat 455C vs Fiat 55-88

The Fiat 455C and the Fiat 55-88 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fiat 55-88 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. Fiat 455C is the lighter machine (2,315 kg vs 6,173 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fiat 55-88 is the newer design (1990 vs 1970). In short: choose the Fiat 55-88 for outright pulling power, or the Fiat 455C 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

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Fiat

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Best match

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Rated power

47 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FiatReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 12.4-36 rear tires.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Engine

35.3 kWReference

40.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

35.3 kWReference

40.5 kWReference

Starter type

electricReference

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Fuel tank

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93.1 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2500Reference

Torque

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175.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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49.0 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

creeperReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear lift

1450 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1970Reference

540@2200Reference

PTO (claimed)

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35.8 kWReference

Pump flow

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43.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

129 cmReference

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Weight

2315 kgReference

6173 to 6834 poundsReference

Length

267 cmReference

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Height (hood)

120 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

165 cmReference

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Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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Gauge

101 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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222 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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219 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4/11-36Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4/11-36Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2/10-24. Rear: 12.4/11-36Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4/11-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

2WD Length

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336 cmReference

4WD Length

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346 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2800 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3099 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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145 to 187 cmReference

Fiat 455C Tracks

Width

129 cmReference

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Fiat 55-88 Height

2WD Hood

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135 cmReference

4WD Hood

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142 cmReference

Cab

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250 cmReference

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.