Overview
The SAME Solar 50 is a utility farm tractor manufactured from 1986 to 1997, powered by a 2.7L 3-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine rated at 49.6 hp. The tractor was available in 2WD and 4WD configurations, featuring a Category I rear hitch with a 5225 lb lift capacity and weights ranging from 4409 to 5026 lbs. Transmission options include a 12-speed synchronized gearbox or a 16-speed creeper variant.
Ideal Applications
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAME |
Engine
| Engine type | SAME 2.7L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal (54.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.86x4.72 inches (98 x 120 mm) |
| Description | SAME 983 L / diesel / 3-cylinder / air-cooled |
| Displacement | 165.7 ci (2.7 L) |
| Power | 49.6 hp (37.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse / 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Type | synchronized / creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchronized / 16-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchronized / 16-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Description | Mechanical wet disc brakes / Four-post ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2611 psi (180.0 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 6.3 gpm (23.8 lpm) |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 5225 lbs (2370 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 48.4 to 64.2 inches (122 to 163 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Ground clearance | 18.1 inches (45 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 4409 lbs (1999 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 82.3 inches (209 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 53.5 to 61.4 inches (135 to 155 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 13.8 inches (35 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 5026 lbs (2279 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 81.3 inches (206 cm) |
| Length | 124 inches (without hitch) (314 cm) |
| Rear tread | 53.5 to 73.2 inches (135 to 185 cm) |
| Width | 66 inches*Minimum width (167 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 12.4/11-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 82.3 inches (209 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 81.3 inches (206 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Weight | 4409 to 5026 pounds |
| 2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6/12-28 / Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9/13-28 / Front: 6.00-19. Rear: 12.4/11-32 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 12.4/11-28 |
| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 9.5/9-20. Rear: 13.6/12-28 / Front: 11.2/10-20. Rear: 14.9/13-28 / Front: 8.3/8-24. Rear: 12.4/11-32 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.00-20. Rear: 12.4/11-28 |
References
| Description | Solar 50 published in 1986, by SAME / Solar 50 published in 1992, by SAME |
|---|
SAME Solar 50 Height
| 2WD Hood | 52 inches (132 cm) |
|---|---|
| 4WD Hood | 51.2 inches (130 cm) |
| ROPS | 89.8 inches (228 cm) |
Speeds
| Description | With 12.4/11-28 rear tires. |
|---|
Variants
| 4650 | similar AGCO Allis model |
|---|---|
| 550 | similar Lamborghini model |
| H-351 | similar Hurlimann model |
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #OECD TEST 1103This 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.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 104 lb-ft (141 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 6.8% |
| At Engine RPM | 1745 rpm |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 40.36 | 30.10 | 2208 | 616 |
| Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm) | 36.74 | 27.40 | 1946 | 542 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.36 | 2208 | 2.50 | 0.43 | 16.14 | N/A |
| 35.81 | 2290 | 2.31 | 0.45 | 15.53 | N/A |
| 27.22 | 2318 | 1.85 | 0.48 | 14.67 | N/A |
| 18.37 | 2338 | 1.41 | 0.53 | 13.10 | N/A |
| 9.39 | 2352 | 1.04 | 0.77 | 9.09 | N/A |
| 0.00 | 2372 | 0.70 | N/A | N/A | N/A |