Fiat 18 R "La Piccola" vs SOMECA SOM-271
6 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1957–1958; 1964–1965). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
6 material differences · 9 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 18 R "La Piccola" | SOM-271 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 19 hp | 19.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FIAT 614.000 | FIAT 614.010 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 1.14 L | 1.14 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 46 lb·ft · 63 N·m | 46 lb·ft · 63 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | 14.3 mph · 23 km/h | +15% SOM-271 |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated dry FERODO single-plate clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 2.0 gpm · 7.5 L/min | 2.1 gpm · 8.0 L/min | +7% SOM-271 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 1,830 lb · 830 kg | 2,050 lb · 930 kg | +12% SOM-271 |
| Wheelbase declared | 66.9 in · 1,699 mm | 66.9 in · 1,700 mm | — |
| Length declared | 102.2 in · 2,595 mm | 112.2 in · 2,850 mm | +10% SOM-271 |
| Width declared | 54.3 in · 1,380 mm | 58.1 in · 1,475 mm | +7% SOM-271 |
| Height declared | 60.2 in · 1,530 mm | 63.0 in · 1,600 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 19.7 in · 500 mm | 20.5 in · 520 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 25.4 qt · 24.0 L | 25.4 qt · 24.0 L | — |
Fiat 18 R "La Piccola" sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 18 La Piccola (1957-1958)”
SOMECA SOM-271 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 215/215 DT”