Fiat tractors

[mikep]

Hi
I am looking for some cheap grunt for a few jobs. I don't really need the HP but more the weight and traction. I have been looking at some fiats but know nothing about them.
The machines would be F140 or the earlier 120/140-90.
Questions... Are they any good, what to look for and what's the spares situation like re CNH?
Thanks

 

[Flat 10]

I have a mate with a f140. He loves it. Not sure on the spares situation. The Irish seem to like them.

 

[Hilly]

f140 great tractors, 100-90 110-90 great tractors f ones heavier than 90`s , parts are getting £££££ but arnt they all.

 

[Thomas5060]

The backend on the F series is basically the same as a 60/TM series classic New Holland. They are good tractors, main problem I know of is electrics. Also try and get a later one with the splitter on a button (I think the older ones where a seperate lever for splitter)

 

[REStracTORATION]

The backend on the F series is basically the same as a 60/TM series classic New Holland. They are good tractors, main problem I know of is electrics. Also try and get a later one with the splitter on a button (I think the older ones where a seperate lever for splitter)

Was the splitter not on main gear lever and you knock it to the side not sure now,
I thought backend was same as the TSA series, but I'm no NH but I do love a good f140 though.

Cabs are prone to rust, paint is crap to its a powder coat type so expect rusting, parts are thining out but if not abused and worked hard nothing oball should give an issue
You would be better asking for advice on fiat pages on Facebook re parts
All in all they're a great tractor

 

[Thomas5060]

Was the splitter not on main gear lever and you knock it to the side not sure now,
I thought backend was same as the TSA series, but I'm no NH but I do love a good f140 though.

Cabs are prone to rust, paint is crap to its a powder coat type so expect rusting, parts are thining out but if not abused and worked hard nothing oball should give an issue
You would be better asking for advice on fiat pages on Facebook re parts
All in all they're a great tractor

You could be right about the splitter, I know on the 90series you pushed the shuttle to the side to work the splitter

 

[REStracTORATION]

You could be right about the splitter, I know on the 90series you pushed the shuttle to the side to work the splitter

I'm doubting my self now there could be different variations though as time went on

 

[Ray996]

Was the splitter not on main gear lever and you knock it to the side not sure now,
I thought backend was same as the TSA series, but I'm no NH but I do love a good f140 though.

Cabs are prone to rust, paint is crap to its a powder coat type so expect rusting, parts are thining out but if not abused and worked hard nothing oball should give an issue
You would be better asking for advice on fiat pages on Facebook re parts
All in all they're a great tractor

Used to work 780/880.5 back in the day ,reliable tractors you could fix yourself,was a nice sound of the 880.5 when it really working ,thought they good tractors

 

[mikep]

Thanks for the replies will probably get one. The Same 160 was tempting but a bit too far.

 

[Lawnseed]

I know where there is a 180 90 but the Frost has done the block. Had it going and I don't think the Frost was the main problem. It sounds terrible. This is gonna sound like pure hassle to most of you but I like tinkering around. Does anyone know if there is an iveco truck with the same 8.1litre engine... ? ?
With the price of second hand tractors now this project has become more feasible.
The rest of the tractor is in ok shape.
I'm told these are becoming collectable but that for something original. I want this baby for pushing grass with a front buckrake..
I think she'll be awesome.. ?

 

[flatliner]

Used to work 780/880.5 back in the day ,reliable tractors you could fix yourself,was a nice sound of the 880.5 when it really working ,thought they good tractors

My teenage years were spent in a 880.5, great tractor, nothing could touch it in the silage clamp

 

[Lawnseed]

My teenage years were spent in a 880.5, great tractor, nothing could touch it in the silage clamp

Ive just been watching the 180 90 on YouTube.. Some snort off them.
Unusually for a big tractor she has a 540 and 1000rpm pto. I had a g170 and she only had 1000 pto. We have a case mx with front linkage and she can shift grass.. Powerful gruntability from the Cummins. But pushing grass is not just about speed. You must put it down, you need weight. Especially if the trailers are coming fast. If I can get this monster reawakened and hang a tonne or two on the back of her.. We'll test a few silo walls this season..

 

[corkman2013]

Ive just been watching the 180 90 on YouTube.. Some snort off them.
Unusually for a big tractor she has a 540 and 1000rpm pto. I had a g170 and she only had 1000 pto. We have a case mx with front linkage and she can shift grass.. Powerful gruntability from the Cummins. But pushing grass is not just about speed. You must put it down, you need weight. Especially if the trailers are coming fast. If I can get this monster reawakened and hang a tonne or two on the back of her.. We'll test a few silo walls this season..

Put up some videos of the Fiat if you can.

 

[Lawnseed]

Put up some videos of the Fiat if you can.

 

[daveydiesel1]

Is all 180 90s a powershift type tranny?

 

[Lawnseed]

Is all 180 90s a powershift type tranny?

Partial powershift as far as I can remember

 

[daveydiesel1]

Partial powershift as far as I can remember

Does ot giv trouble?and how does it work?big weird lookin levers beside steerin wheels

 

[Tha Ulsterscot]

Used to work 780/880.5 back in the day ,reliable tractors you could fix yourself,was a nice sound of the 880.5 when it really working ,thought they good tractors

Still work an 880-5, simple reliable tractor with no frills, and has a sound of her own, very hard to sicken.

 

[Lawnseed]

Does ot giv trouble?and how does it work?big weird lookin levers beside steerin wheels

Don't think it gives trouble. I think the big fiats are bulletproof. I've never heard of them breaking down

 

[Hilly]

Sold my fiat about 3 or 4 years ago the parts were getting wild expensive for them .