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Fiat 505C

Production years: 1970–1982

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Engine horsepower
50 HP
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Displacement
2.6 L
3-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
Tracks (Crawler)
Gear (6F/2R)
Operating weight
N/A
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Catalog Archive: Baseline specifications compiled from historical manufacturer archives and equipment registries. Laboratory test report verification in progress.

ARCHIVE SPECTracks (Crawler)
50HP
Fiat505C
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Specific Output
19.2 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
—
Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Fiat 8035
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
50 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Fiat specification)
Cylinders
3
Displacement
2.6 L (158.2 ci)
Bore / stroke
3.94x4.33 inches 100 x 110 mm
Rated RPM
2600 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Gear (6F/2R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
6 forward / 2 reverse
Drive system
Tracks (Crawler)
Wheelbase
51.9 in
Front tire
N/A
Rear tire
N/A
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
II/I
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(328%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH328% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")50 HP◄ 7,301 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 136.3 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 42 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)42 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output164.2 HP / 50 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
7,301 lbs
Drawbar Power
136.3 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (Twin Track Rubber Belt )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 5,000 lbs
Front Axle: 62%Rear Axle: 38%
1,406 kg (3,100 lbs)862 kg (1,900 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+250 lbs (113 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
2.3 gal/h
8.7 L/hr (est. $9/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (164.2 HP) exceeds rated power (50 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$2,247
Basis: 50 HP • 56 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,843 – $2,067
Dealer Retail Asking
$2,359 – $2,651
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$2,135
Year 2028
$2,028
Year 2029
$1,927

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Fiat Trattori S.p.A., founded in 1919, emerged as a pioneering force in the agricultural machinery sector, particularly in the realm of tractors. As Italy's leading tractor manufacturer and one of Europe's largest, Fiat Trattori quickly established itself as a cornerstone of the European agricultural landscape. The company's early innovations and robust engineering set a benchmark for tractor design and functionality, making it a trusted name among farmers across the continent. A pivotal moment in Fiat Trattori's history came in 1991 when it strategically acquired Ford-New Holland, a move that significantly broadened its global footprint and product offerings. This acquisition was followed by another landmark event in 1999 when New Holland, under Fiat's ownership, merged with Case Corporation to form CNH Global. Fiat Industrial, as the majority shareholder, played a crucial role in steering this new entity, which became a dominant player in the agricultural machinery market. The consolidation continued in 2013 when Fiat Industrial and CNH Global merged to create CNH Industrial, effectively integrating Fiat Trattori into a larger, more diversified global conglomerate. This merger marked the end of Fiat Trattori as an independent brand but underscored its lasting impact on the industry through its technological contributions and legacy models.

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