Overview
The Fiat 70-56 is a utility farm tractor manufactured between 1989 and 2001, available in both two-wheel drive and 70-56 DT four-wheel drive variants. It is powered by a 3.6L four-cylinder direct injection diesel engine rated at 70 hp and features either an 8-speed or 12-speed partially synchronized transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Rating:
The unit is equipped with a liquid-cooled Fiat 8045.06 diesel engine providing 70 hp at a rated 2500 RPM with a 17:1 compression ratio.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
Mechanical options include 2WD or 4WD drive types paired with partially synchronized transmissions offering either 8 forward and 2 reverse gears or 12 forward and 3 reverse gears.
Dimensions and Chassis Specifications:
The tractor features an operating weight of 5940 lbs, a Type II/I rear hitch, and an independent 540 RPM rear PTO, with a ROPS canopy height of 91.3 inches.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.53 inches (100 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | Fiat 8045.06 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 220 ci (3.6 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in two ranges (I/II) / Four gears (1-4), plus reverse (R), in three ranges (I, II, and III). |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| Type | partially synchronized / partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partially synchronized |
| Transmission type | 8-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | ROPS with canopy. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
|---|
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 55.1 to 78.7 inches (139 to 199 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Ground clearance | 21 inches (53 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 136.6 inches (346 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 86.7 inches (220 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 56.8 to 73.8 inches (144 to 187 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 13.6 inches (34 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 140.1 inches (355 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 85.1 inches (216 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 7568 lbs (3432 kg) |
| Operating weight | 5940 lbs (2694 kg) |
| Rear tread | 51.8 to 75.4 inches (131 to 191 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 86.7 inches (220 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 85.1 inches (216 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 5940 lbs (2694 kg) |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30 |
Fiat 70-56 Height
| 2WD Exhaust | 94 inches (238 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Hood | 57.9 inches (147 cm) |
| 4WD Exhaust | 93.5 inches (237 cm) |
| 4WD Hood | 56.8 inches (144 cm) |
| ROPS | 91.3 inches (231 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 58.8 inches (149 cm) |
Variants
| 70-56 | 2WD |
|---|---|
| 70-56 DT | 4WD |