Fiat Tractor History By Serial Number
Fiat Tractor History by Serial Number
Fiat Trattori was an Italian tractor manufacturer that was founded in 1919 and became part of the Fiat group. Fiat Trattori produced a wide range of tractors for various agricultural purposes, from small to large, from wheeled to tracked, from diesel to multi-fuel. Fiat Trattori was also known for its innovations and technological advancements in the tractor industry. In this article, we will explore the history of Fiat Trattori by looking at some of its most notable models and their serial numbers.
The First Fiat Tractors: 702 Series
The first tractor produced by Fiat Trattori was the Fiat 702, which was launched in 1919. It had a four-cylinder engine that delivered 30 horsepower (22 kW) and a three-speed gearbox. It was one of the earliest models in production and the first Italian tractor to be built on an industrial scale. The 702 was followed by the 702A, B, and BN variants, which had different engines and transmissions. The serial numbers for the 702 series ranged from 1 to 2000, and they were in production until 1925 .
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The First European Crawler Tractor: 700C
In 1932, Fiat Trattori launched the first European crawler tractor, the Fiat 700C. It had a six-cylinder engine that delivered 35 horsepower (26 kW) and a four-speed gearbox. It had a steel frame and tracks that gave it excellent traction and stability on wet and uneven terrain. The 700C was also equipped with a power take-off (PTO) and a hydraulic lift for attaching implements. The serial numbers for the 700C ranged from 2001 to 4000, and they were in production until 1950 .
The First Mass-Produced Tractor: 40 Boghetto
In 1939, Fiat Trattori launched the first mass-produced tractor, the Fiat 40 Boghetto. It had a four-cylinder engine that delivered 40 horsepower (30 kW) and a five-speed gearbox. It was the first tractor with the ability to operate on a variety of fuels, such as kerosene, diesel, alcohol, petrol, natural gas, and gasifier gas. This was possible thanks to an invention by Fortunato Boghetto, who designed a special carburetor that could adjust to different types of fuel . The serial numbers for the 40 Boghetto ranged from 4001 to 10000, and they were in production until 1944 .
The Post-War Crawler Tractor: 50
After the Second World War, Fiat Trattori resumed its production with a new crawler tractor, the Fiat 50. It had a four-cylinder engine that delivered 50 horsepower (37 kW) and a six-speed gearbox. It was based on a prototype that was secretly built during the German occupation of Italy by Edmondo Tascheri, the chief design engineer of Fiat Trattori. He used some photographs of a Russian tractor as a reference and managed to create a modern and efficient machine . The serial numbers for the 50 ranged from 10001 to 20000, and they were in production from 1946 to 1954 .
The Biggest Selling Tractor of the 1950s: 18
In 1957, Fiat Trattori launched the biggest selling tractor of the 1950s, the little FIAT 18. It had a two-cylinder engine that delivered 18 horsepower (13 kW) and a four-speed gearbox. It was a small and versatile tractor that could perform any everyday tasks on small scale farms. It had a simple and robust design that made it easy to maintain and repair. It also had a low fuel consumption and a high reliability . The serial numbers for the 18 ranged from 20001 to 50000, and they were in production until 1964 .
The First Platform Mounted Cab: Series 80
In the middle of the 1970s, Fiat Trattori introduced the Series 80, which included models from 58 to 180 horsepower (43 to 134 kW). These tractors were the first in the world to have a platform mounted cab that was styled as one with the tractor. The cab offered a high level of comfort and visibility for the operator, as well as protection from noise, dust, and weather. The Series 80 also featured a new hydraulic system, a new transmission, and a new engine cooling system . The serial numbers for the Series 80 ranged from 50001 to 100000, and they were in production until 1984 .
The High-Power Tractors: Fiat-Versatile 44 Series
From 1979 to 1983, Fiat Trattori produced a series of high-power tractors, the Fiat-Versatile 44 Series. These tractors were developed in collaboration with Versatile, a Canadian tractor manufacturer that was acquired by Fiat in 1977. The 44 Series consisted of four models: 44-23, 44-28, 44-33, and 44-35, with power ratings of 230, 280, 330, and 350 horsepower (172, 209, 246, and 261 kW) respectively. These tractors had a four-wheel drive system, an articulated chassis, and a spacious cab. They were designed for large-scale farming operations that required high performance and efficiency . The serial numbers for the Fiat-Versatile 44 Series ranged from 100001 to 120000, and they were in production until 1983 .
The Historic Series: Series 90
In 1984, Fiatagri launched its historic Series 90, which replaced the Series 80 with a large number of models: medium-low (55-90, 60-90, 65-90, 70-90, 80-90, 85-90 Turbo) and high powered (115-90, 130-90 Turbo, 140-90 Turbo, 160-90 Turbo, 180-90 Turbo). These tractors had a new design that was more aerodynamic and ergonomic. They also had a new electronic system that controlled the engine, the transmission, the PTO, and the hydraulic system. The Series 90 was one of the most successful and popular series of Fiatagri tractors . The serial numbers for the Series 90 ranged from 120001 to 200000, and they were in production until 1996 .
The End of Fiat Trattori
In 1990, Fiat purchased Ford-New Holland and formed a new company called New Holland. In 1999, New Holland acquired Case Corporation and created CNH Global. In this process, the Fiat brand on tractors was gradually phased out and replaced by New Holland. However, the legacy of Fiat Trattori lives on in the history and technology of modern agricultural machinery .
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