Overview
The Fiat 600 is a farm tractor manufactured in Modena, Italy, between 1949 and 1951, powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder distillate engine. This model was produced in utility, 4WD, crawler, and tricycle variants, with base weights ranging from 3,042 lbs to 5,137 lbs depending on the configuration. It is equipped with a 12-volt electrical system and provides a rear lift capacity of 3,080 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Mechanical Specifications:
The liquid-cooled 138.5 ci engine is rated at 18 hp at 1400 RPM and features a 17:1 compression ratio with a thermostart pre-heating system.
Transmission and Drive Options:
Available transmission layouts include a 4-speed gear system, an 8-speed gear option, and a 12-speed creeper configuration to manage power through the spur gear final drives.
Chassis and Hydraulic Dimensions:
The tractor is built with an open center hydraulic pump flowing at 5.8 gpm and features a ground clearance of 20 inches with adjustable tread widths for both front and rear axles.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Modena, Italy |
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| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 2.3L 4-cyl distillate |
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| Fuel tank | 14.3 gal (54.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.35x3.94 inches (85 x 100 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | Fiat / distillate / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline / The FIAT 600 was rated at 22 horsepower when operating on gasoline. |
| Displacement | 138.5 ci (2.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Power | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 1400 |
| Starter type | manual |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 12-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear / 12-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical band brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 5.8 gpm (22.0 lpm) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift | 3080 lbs (1397 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1970 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 51.4 to 78.5 inches (130 to 199 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 125 inches (317 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 4620 lbs (2095 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 81.5 inches (207 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 55.3/59.3 inches (140/150 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 5137 lbs (2330 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 83.1 inches (211 cm) |
| 600 Weight | 3042 lbs (1379 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 20 inches (50 cm) |
| Height | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Length | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Rear tread | 50.7 to 78 inches (128 to 198 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 59.5 inches (151 cm) |
| Width | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 14.9/13-30 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 81.5 inches (207 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 83.1 inches (211 cm) |
| 600 Rear tire | 9-24 |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Weight | 3042 lbs (1379 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 59.5 inches (151 cm) |
| 2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 11-32 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9/13-30 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5/9-20. Rear: 14.9/13-28 |
| 600 Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 9-24 |
| 602 Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 10-28 |
Fiat 600 Height
| 2WD Hood | 56.3 inches (143 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Steering wheel | 61.4 inches (155 cm) |
| 4WD Hood | 55.3 inches (140 cm) |
| 4WD Steering wheel | 60.8 inches (154 cm) |
References
| Description | Tractors Models 600-601-602 published in 1950, by Fiat / Use and Maintenance Tractors 600-602 published in 1950 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 14.9/13-30 rear tires. / With 14.9/13-30 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 600 | utility |
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| 600DT | 4WD |
| 601 | crawler |
| 602 | tricycle |