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Years in Production / 1973–1978

Fiat

540

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Fiat 540.

Fiat 540 DT Special — Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

54hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1973–1978

Production years

Fiat

Manufacturer

540 / 01

At a glance

Production

Manufacturer
Fiat

Hydraulics

Pump Flow
6.2 gpm23.5 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Rear Lift
3417 lbs1549 kg

Pto

Rear Type
540 (1.375)

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Open operator station.

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

Fiat

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
158.16 ci2.6 L
Bore Stroke
3.94x4.33 inches100 x 110 mm
Power
54 hp40.3 kW
Compression Ratio
17:1
Rated Rpm
2600
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Fiat 2.6L 3-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
14.3 gal54.1 L

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Gears & controls

Transmission

Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges.

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
121.7 in309 cm
Wheelbase
76.8 in195 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
76.8 inches195 cm
Weight
4630 to 5181 pounds
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
12.4-32

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-16
Front Ag
9.50-204WD
Rear Ag
12.4-32

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Tractor Photos

Fiat 540 DT Special — Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

See it in action

Videos

Watch Fiat 540 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1977 Fiat 540 DT Special 2.6 Litre 3-Cyl Diesel Tractor (54 HP) at Flintham Ploughing Match 2025

Video by Incredible Ploughmen Classic Tractors

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Fiat 540 DT Special

Fiat 540 DT Special — Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. · Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden · CC BY 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗