Compare/Fiat 505C vs Fiat 55-88

Fiat 505C vs Fiat 55-88

Verdict: Fiat 505C vs Fiat 55-88

The Fiat 505C and the Fiat 55-88 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Fiat 505C leads on rated power with 50 hp against 48 hp. Fiat 505C is the lighter machine (5,300 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 505C for outright pulling power, or the Fiat 55-88 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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Best match

Clear

Fiat

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 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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Variants

505CV

vineyardReference

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505CM

mountainReference

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Engine

37.3 kWReference

40.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

37.3 kWReference

40.5 kWReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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93.1 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Torque

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175.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Oil capacity

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49.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

creeperReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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35.8 kWReference

Pump flow

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43.9 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@2200Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

131 cmReference

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Weight

5300 to 5750 poundsReference

6173 to 6834 poundsReference

Length

267 cmReference

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505C Width

144 cmReference

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505CV Width

117 cmReference

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505CM Width

166 cmReference

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Height (hood)

122 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

166 cmReference

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Ground clearance

26 cmReference

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505C Gauge

109 cmReference

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505CV Gauge

85 cmReference

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505CM Gauge

130 cmReference

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505C Operating

2500 kgReference

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505CV Operating

2404 kgReference

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505CM Operating

2608 kgReference

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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 505C Tracks

505C width

30 cmReference

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505CV width

24 cmReference

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505CM width

36 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.