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Fiat 540 vs Fiat 55-46

Verdict: Fiat 540 vs Fiat 55-46

The Fiat 540 and the Fiat 55-46 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. Fiat 55-46 is the lighter machine (4,431 kg vs 4,630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fiat 55-46 is the newer design (1984 vs 1973). 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

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FiatReference

Engine

With 12-28 rear tires.Reference

With 14.9/13-28 rear tires.Reference

Fuel tank

54.1 LReference

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Engine

40.3 kWReference

40.4 kWReference

Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

40.3 kWReference

40.4 kWReference

Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

creeperReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

23.5 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1549 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

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190.0 barReference

Valves

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0 to 2Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1920 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1579 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@2160Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

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Weight

4630 to 5181 poundsReference

4431 to 4894 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

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Ag front

9.50-20 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-32Reference

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Length

309 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2100 kgReference

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4WD Weight

2350 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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201 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9/13-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 14.9/13-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2/10-20. Rear: 14.9/13-28Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4/11-32Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2/10-20. Rear: 12.4/11-32Reference

2WD Length

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320 cmReference

4WD Length

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327 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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49 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

2WD

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2009 kgReference

4WD

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2219 kgReference

2WD Ballasted

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2750 kgReference

4WD Ballasted

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2960 kgReference

Speeds

Variants

55-46DT

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4WDReference

55-46 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number on the left side of the 55-46, behind the rear axle.Reference

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 55-46 Height

2WD Hood

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142 cmReference

4WD Hood

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141 cmReference

ROPS

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229 cmReference

Exhaust

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235 cmReference

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.