Overview
The Fiat 55-90 is a versatile utility farm tractor produced between 1984 and 1992, featuring a reliable 55 hp Fiat 2.7L 3-cylinder diesel engine. Available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, it offers advanced transmission options including shuttle and creeper variants to handle diverse agricultural tasks.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Lifting and Implements:
With a significant rear lift capacity of 6,393 lbs and a Type II/I hitch, this tractor is well-equipped for handling heavy rear-mounted implements.
Precision Fieldwork:
The available 20-speed creeper transmission and independent 540 RPM rear PTO allow for specialized operations requiring very low ground speeds and consistent power delivery.
All-Weather Utility:
The standard cab equipped with a heater, combined with power steering and hydraulic wet disc brakes, provides a controlled and comfortable environment for year-round farm maintenance.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 2.7L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 24.6 gal (93.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.53 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Description | Fiat 8035.06 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 165.4 ci (2.7 L) |
| Power | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter type | electric |
Transmission
| Clutch | 280mm dry disc / 280mm dry disc / 280mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low, medium, high) plus reverse range. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (low, medium, high) with left-hand shuttle. / Additional two forward and one reverse creeper ranges added to the basic transmission. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 20 forward and 8 reverse |
| Type | shuttle / creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 12-speed shuttle / 20-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed / 12-speed shuttle / 20-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with heater. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 8.9 gpm (33.7 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 6393 lbs (2899 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Clutch | 280mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@2200 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 55.1 to 74.8 inches (139 to 189 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Height (cab) | 98.4 inches (249 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 6526 lbs (2960 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 87.8 inches (223 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 61 to 74 inches (154 to 187 cm) |
| 4WD Height (cab) | 99.6 inches (252 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 6923 lbs (3140 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 86.6 inches (219 cm) |
| Length | 132.3 inches (336 cm) |
| Rear tread | 59.1 to 78.7 inches (150 to 199 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 87.8 inches (223 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 86.6 inches (219 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 6526 to 6923 pounds |
| 2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4-36 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28 |
| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 12.4-36 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-20. Rear: 16.9-28 |
Variants
| 55-90 | 2WD |
|---|---|
| 55-90DT | 4WD |