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SAME Explorer 80 Specs ( 1986-1990 )

Name: SAME Explorer 80
Brand: SAME

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Nebraska Test #Summary 092

SAME EXPLORER 80DT DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 62.1 hp

Max Pull 6,470 lbs

Max Torque 3 lb-ft

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Overview

The SAME Explorer 80 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1986 and 1990, powered by a 4.0L four-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine. It was manufactured in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with multiple transmission options, including 12, 20, and 24-speed variants. The tractor features a Category II rear hitch with a lift capacity of 7563 lbs and a claimed engine output of 80 hp.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Data: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, this model achieved a maximum PTO power of 72.7 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 6,470 lbs.

Transmission and PTO Configuration: The mechanical layout includes options for 12, 20, or 24 forward gears and an independent 540/1000 RPM rear PTO with a hydraulic wet disc clutch.

Chassis and Hydraulic Specifications: The tractor is equipped with a 9.5 gpm hydraulic pump providing 2602 psi of pressure and is available in weights ranging from 6173 lbs to 7275 lbs depending on drive type and cab installation.

Production

Description	Utility tractor
Manufacturer	SAME

Engine

Engine type	SAME 4.0L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	29.1 gal (110.1 L)
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	4.13x4.55 inches (105 x 116 mm)
Description	SAME 1000 4-A / diesel / 4-cylinder / air-cooled
Displacement	244.1 ci (4.0 L)
Power	80 hp (59.7 kW)
Rated RPM	2500
Starter	electric
Starter power	4 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Clutch	hydraulic dry disc
Description	Four gears (1-4) in three ranges. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges with additional two-speed mini-reduction range shift in forward. / Five gears (1-5) in four ranges.
Gears	12 forward and reverse / 24 forward and 12 reverse / 20 forward and reverse
Transmission type	12-speed / 24-speed / 20-speed
Transmission type	12-speed / 24-speed / 20-speed

Mechanical

Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Four-post ROPS. Available cab with optional heater.
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive

Hydraulics

Pressure	2602 psi (179.4 bar)
Pump flow	9.5 gpm (36.0 lpm)

Hitch

Control	position and draft control
Rear lift	7563 lbs (3430 kg)
Rear Type	II

PTO

Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging amps	64
Charging system	alternator

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Front tread	55.1 to 78.7 inches (139 to 199 cm)
2WD Ground clearance	20.5 inches (52 cm)
2WD Length	145.2 inches (368 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	95.1 inches (241 cm)
4WD Front tread	63 to 70.9 inches (160 to 180 cm)
4WD Ground clearance	17.5 inches (44 cm)
4WD Length	146.9 inches (373 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	91.3 inches (231 cm)
Rear tread	59.1 to 82.7 inches (150 to 210 cm)
Width	73.6 inches*Minimum width (186 cm)
2WD Rear tire	16.9/14-34
2WD Wheelbase	95.1 inches (241 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	91.3 inches (231 cm)
Front tire	7.50-18
Weight	6173 to 7275 pounds
2WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9/14-30 / Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4/15-30 / Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 13.6/12-38 / Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 14.9/13-38 / Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 18.4/15-34
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9/14-34
4WD Optional tires (ag)	Front: 12.4/11-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30 / Front: 13.6/12-24. Rear: 18.4/15-30 / Front: 12.4/11-28. Rear: 13.6/12-38 / Front: 13.6/12-28. Rear: 14.9/13-38
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14.9/13-24. Rear: 16.9/14-34

References

Description	SAME Tractors that are true specialists published by AGCO

SAME Explorer 80 Height

2WD Hood	64.7 inches (164 cm)
4WD Hood	63.9 inches (162 cm)
Cab	102.1 inches (259 cm)
ROPS	100.1 inches (254 cm)

SAME Explorer 80 Weight

2WD Cab	6614 lbs (3000 kg)
2WD ROPS	6173 lbs (2800 kg)
4WD Cab	7275 lbs (3299 kg)
4WD ROPS	6834 lbs (3099 kg)

Speeds

Description	With 16.9/14-34 rear tires. / With 16.9/14-34 rear tires. / With 16.9/14-34 rear tires.

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #Summary 092

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Test Date: January to July, 1987

Location: I.S.M.A. Treviglio Via Milano, 43 Italy

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

72.70 hp

0.43 lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

72.70 hp

@ 1001 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	192.3 lb-ft (260.8 Nm) at 1305 rpm
Torque Rise	26.2%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	72.70	54.20	2509
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	72.70	54.20	2450	1001

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
72.70	2509	4.43	0.43	16.40	N/A
64.60	2626	4.18	0.45	15.43	N/A
49.10	2655	3.39	0.48	14.42	N/A
32.90	2675	2.66	0.57	12.33	N/A
16.50	2690	1.97	0.83	8.38	N/A
0.00	2712	1.56	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip
Maximum Power—7th (3N) Gear	62.09	46.30	5,860	26	3.98	6.40	7.50
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—7th (3N) Ge...	50.29	37.50	4,435	20	4.26	6.85	4.50
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—7th (3N) Ge...	34.84	25.98	2,890	13	4.42	7.12	2.00
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th ...	50.65	37.77	4,435	20	4.29	6.90	5.00
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th ...	34.49	25.72	2,890	13	4.38	7.05	3.00

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Barometer Inch Hg	Crankshaft RPM	Kg Kwh	Kwh L	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
5th (1N)	37.41	27.90	6,470	28.79	2.17	3.50	15.00	8.83	0.79	29.30	2605	0.48	1.74	57	82
6th (2N)	48.49	36.16	6,340	28.21	2.86	4.60	14.00	11.32	0.62	29.30	2570	0.38	2.23	57	82
7th (3N)	62.09	46.30	5,860	26.06	3.98	6.40	7.50	14.26	0.50	29.30	2500	0.30	2.81	57	84
8th (4N)	60.73	45.29	4,175	18.57	5.46	8.79	4.00	13.81	0.51	29.30	2490	0.31	2.72	57	84

Engine

Make	SAME Diesel
Type	four cylinder vertical
Displacement	244 cu in (4000 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.1 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Speeds	12 forward (17.76 mph max)
Wheelbase	91.30 in (2320 mm)
Front Tread Width	63.8 to 71.7 in
Rear Tread Width	59.1 to 82.7 in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Unladen Tractor Mass	7,330 lbs ( 3,325 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Engine Oil	SAE 30
Transmission	AGIP ROTRA THT

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 16.9R34; 6 ply; 19 psi (130 kPa)
Front Tires	Two 14.9R24; 6 ply; 20 psi (140 kPa)
Height of Drawbar	17.5 in (450 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	4,300 lbs
Front	3,030 lbs
Total	7,330 lbs

SAME Explorer 80 Specs ( 1986-1990 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

References

SAME Explorer 80 Height

SAME Explorer 80 Weight

Speeds

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks