Overview
The SAME Aster 60 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1989 and 1996, featuring a 3.0L 3-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine rated at 59 hp. Available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, it is equipped with a 12-speed or 16-speed partially synchronized transmission and provides a rear lift capacity of 6173 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Configuration:
The 183 ci SAME 1000.3A air-cooled engine operates at a rated 2500 RPM and is supported by a 21.6-gallon fuel tank and a 12-volt alternator charging system.
Transmission and PTO Specifications:
The drivetrain includes four synchronized gears in three ranges with a mechanical shuttle and an independent rear PTO offering 540/1000 RPM speeds.
Chassis and Hydraulic Dimensions:
This model features hydraulic wet disc brakes, power steering, and a Category II rear hitch supported by a 13.2 gpm hydraulic pump flow.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | SAME |
Engine
| Engine type | SAME 3.0L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 21.6 gal (81.8 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.134x4.54 inches (105 x 115 mm) |
| Description | SAME 1000.3A / diesel / 3-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 183 ci (3.0 L) |
| Power | 59 hp (44.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four synchronized gears in three ranges with mechanical shuttle. |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse |
| Type | partially synchronized / creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Four-post ROPS. Cab optional with heat. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 13.2 gpm (50.0 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 6173 lbs (2800 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Cab Weight | 4960 lbs (2249 kg) |
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| 2WD Front tread | 50 to 61.8 inches (127 to 156 cm) |
| 2WD Ground clearance | 20.1 inches (51 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 125.4 inches (318 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 83.3 inches (211 cm) |
| 4WD Cab Weight | 5291 lbs (2399 kg) |
| 4WD Front tread | 55.1 to 70.3 inches (139 to 178 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 13.2 inches (33 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 127 inches (322 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 91.3 inches (231 cm) |
| Rear tread | 55.1 to 74.8 inches (139 to 189 cm) |
| Width | 70 inches*Minimum width (177 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 14.9/13-30 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 83.3 inches (211 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 91.3 inches (231 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 4960 to 5291 pounds |
| 2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4/11-36 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9/13-30 |
| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 11.2/10-24. Rear: 12.4/11-36 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5/9-24. Rear: 14.9/13-30 |
References
| Description | Aster 60 published in 1992, by SAME |
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SAME Aster 60 Height
| 2WD Hood | 55.9 inches (141 cm) |
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| 4WD Hood | 54.3 inches (137 cm) |
| Cab | 92.3 inches (234 cm) |
Speeds
| Description | With 14.9/13-30 rear tires and 30kph option. |
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