Overview
The Fiat 955C is an agricultural crawler tractor produced between 1981 and 1984, powered by a 4.6L five-cylinder diesel engine rated at 88 hp. It features an 8-speed gear transmission, an independent 540 RPM PTO, and an open center hydraulic system with a flow rate of 11 gpm. The chassis is configured with 19.7-inch tracks resulting in a 4.1 psi ground pressure for its 13,051-lb operating weight.
Ideal Applications
Track and Ground Contact Specifications:
The tractor utilizes 19.7-inch tracks with 78 inches of length on the ground, distributing the 13,051-lb weight across 3,073 square inches to maintain a ground pressure of 4.1 psi.
Engine and Power Configuration:
The Fiat 8055 5-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine is rated at 88 hp at 2500 RPM and features direct injection, thermostart pre-heating, and a 45-gallon fuel capacity.
Transmission and Mechanical Layout:
The mechanical system consists of an 8-speed gear transmission with four reverse gears, a 304.8mm wet disc clutch, and spur gear final drives.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 4.6L 5-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 45 gal (170.3 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.05x4.33 inches (103 x 110 mm) |
| Description | Fiat 8055 / diesel / 5-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 279 ci (4.6 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 88 hp (65.6 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 304.8mm wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Band brakes / Two-post ROPS with canopy. |
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| Drive | crawler |
| Final drives | spur gear |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2460 psi (169.6 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 2 to 4 |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III/II OptOptional |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2227 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Gauge | 57 inches (144 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (exhaust) | 94.5 inches (240 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 55.1 inches (139 cm) |
| Length | 140.1 inches (355 cm) |
| Operating weight | 13051 lbs (5919 kg) |
| Width | 76.8 inches (195 cm) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 19.7-inch tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13051 lbs (5919 kg) |
Fiat 955C Tracks
| Area on ground | 3073 in² (2.0 m²) |
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| Ground pressure | 4.1 psi (0.3 bar) |
| Length on ground | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Width | 19.7 inches (50 cm) |
References
| Description | Compect Crawler Tractors 66 & 88 HP published in 1982, by Hesston |
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