Compare/Fiat 70-56 vs Fiat 72-85

Fiat 70-56 vs Fiat 72-85

Verdict: Fiat 70-56 vs Fiat 72-85

The Fiat 70-56 and the Fiat 72-85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. Fiat 70-56 is the lighter machine (2,694 kg vs 7,937 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Fiat 72-85 is the newer design (1992 vs 1989). 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

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FiatReference

Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III).Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

70-56

2WDReference

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70-56 DT

4WDReference

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Engine

52.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

Power

52.2 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

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Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/750Reference

Rear lift

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3719 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

220 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

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Weight

2694 kgReference

3600 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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2WD Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

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2WD Length

346 cmReference

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4WD Length

355 cmReference

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Operating weight

2694 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3432 kgReference

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4WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

53 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

139 to 199 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

144 to 187 cmReference

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Rear tread

131 to 191 cmReference

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Steering wheel

149 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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158 cmReference

Length

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324 cmReference

M Width

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165 cmReference

Height (hood)

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119 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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221 cmReference

M Weight

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3700 kgReference

Ground clearance

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26 cmReference

Gauge

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109 cmReference

M Gauge

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130 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Fiat 70-56 Height

2WD Hood

147 cmReference

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4WD Hood

144 cmReference

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ROPS

231 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

238 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

237 cmReference

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Fiat 72-85 Tracks

Width

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140 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.