Overview
The Fiat 65-46 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1984 and 1989, powered by a 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 65 hp. Available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, the model features a partially synchronized 8-speed transmission or a 12-speed creeper variant and a rear lift capacity reaching up to 4,277 pounds at the ends.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Powertrain Configuration:
The liquid-cooled Fiat 8045.06 engine operates at a rated 2500 RPM and is paired with either an 8-speed partially synchronized transmission or a 12-speed creeper option.
Dimensional and Weight Specifications:
Operating weights range from 4,630 lbs in the 2WD configuration to a maximum ballasted weight of 6,812 lbs for the 4WD 65-46DT variant.
Hydraulic and Hitch Performance:
The system provides a pump flow of 7 gpm at 2756 psi, supporting a Category II/I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 3,814 lbs at the 24-inch mark.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.53 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | Fiat 8045.06 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 220.5 ci (3.6 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Power | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 279.4mm dry disc |
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| Description | Four gears with high and low ranges provide eight forward speeds. Gears 3/4 are synchronized in both ranges. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Type | partially synchronized / creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab available with heater. |
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| Description | Power steering / Mechanical band brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2756 psi (190.0 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 7 gpm (26.5 lpm) |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Ground clearance | 21.1 inches (53 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 136.6 inches (346 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 86.7 inches (220 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 13.6 inches (34 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 144.1 inches (366 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 85.2 inches (216 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 14.9/13-30 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 86.7 inches (220 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 85.2 inches (216 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 4630 to 5181 pounds |
| 2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9/14-30 / Front: 7.50-19. Rear: 12.4/11-36 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9/13-30 |
| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 11.2/10-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30 / Front: 11.2/10-24. Rear: 12.4/11-36 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5/9-24. Rear: 14.9/13-30 |
65-46 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number on the left side of the 55-46, behind the rear axle. |
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Fiat 65-46 Height
| 2WD Exhaust | 94.1 inches (239 cm) |
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| 2WD Hood | 57.9 inches (147 cm) |
| 4WD Exhaust | 93.5 inches (237 cm) |
| 4WD Hood | 55.1 inches (139 cm) |
| ROPS | 91.3 inches (231 cm) |
Fiat 65-46 Weight
| 2WD | 4630 lbs (2100 kg) |
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| 2WD Ballasted | 6261 lbs (2839 kg) |
| 4WD | 5181 lbs (2350 kg) |
| 4WD Ballasted | 6812 lbs (3089 kg) |
References
| Description | Fiat 55-46 65-46 (603.64.017.00) published in 1985 |
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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
| 65-46DT | 4WD |
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