Compare/Fiat 505C vs Fiat 580

Fiat 505C vs Fiat 580

Verdict: Fiat 505C vs Fiat 580

The Fiat 505C and the Fiat 580 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. Fiat 580 is the lighter machine (5,149 kg vs 5,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fiat 580 is the newer design (1978 vs 1970). 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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Fit & specs

Fiat

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Fiat

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FiatReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in four ranges (creeper/low/intermediate/high).Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Variants

570

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orchardReference

580

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utilityReference

505CV

vineyardReference

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505CM

mountainReference

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Engine

37.3 kWReference

42.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

103 x 110 mmReference

Power

37.3 kWReference

42.7 kWReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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79.9 LReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

creeperReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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37.3 kWReference

Pump flow

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28.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2400 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@2314Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

131 cmReference

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Weight

5300 to 5750 poundsReference

5149 to 5766 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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217 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

Front tire

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6.00-19Reference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4/11-36Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-19. Rear: 12.4/11-36Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5/9-24. Rear: 14.9/13-30Reference

2WD Length

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332 cmReference

4WD Length

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343 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2335 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2615 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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48 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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139 to 189 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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152 to 195 cmReference

Rear tread

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139 to 199 cmReference

2WD Steering wheel

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175 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel

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177 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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Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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33Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Fiat 580 Height

2WD Hood

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147 cmReference

4WD Hood

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148 cmReference

Cab

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249 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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250 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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251 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.