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SAME Solar 50 Specs ( 1986-1997 )

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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

Tested Performance Metrics: Nebraska Tractor Test data for this model recorded a maximum PTO output of 40.36 hp and a maximum drawbar performance of 37.25 hp with 3,985 lbs of pull.
Transmission and Drive Configuration: The mechanical system utilizes a dry disc clutch with gear options of 12 forward/3 reverse or 16 forward/4 reverse, supporting both 2WD and 4WD drive types.
Hydraulic and Mechanical Specifications: This model is equipped with mechanical wet disc brakes, a 6.3 gpm hydraulic pump flow at 2611 psi, and a live rear PTO rated at 540 RPM.

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 1103
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Test Date: April to September 1987
Location: I.S.M.A. Treviglio Via Milano, 43 Italy

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Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed
40.36 hp
0.43 lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
36.74 hp
@ 542 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque 104 lb-ft (141 Nm)
Torque Rise 6.8%
At Engine RPM 1745 rpm

PTO Power Curve

46 35 23 12 0 40 hp @ 0 rpm 40 0 36 hp @ 0 rpm 36 0 27 hp @ 0 rpm 27 0 18 hp @ 0 rpm 18 0 9 hp @ 0 rpm 9 0 0 hp @ 0 rpm 0 0 MAX: 40.4 HP ENGINE RPM POWER (HP)

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