Fiat 70-56 LM (DT or SAME Aster 70 (DT)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 70-56 LM (DT has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Aster 70 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The SAME Aster 70 (DT) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 60% (19.6 L/min / 5.2 gpm) more hydraulic flow and 10% (260 kg / 573 lb) more three-point lift.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | 70-56 LM (DT | Aster 70 (DT) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-56 LM (DT)” | 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Aster 70” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 70-56 LM (DT has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Aster 70 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 70-56 LM (DT and the Aster 70 (DT). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 70-56 LM (DT and the Aster 70 (DT). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 32.8 L/min (8.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-56 LM (DT)” | 52.4 L/min (13.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Aster 70” | AheadThe SAME Aster 70 (DT) has 60% more hydraulic flow (19.6 L/min / 5.2 gpm) than the Fiat 70-56 LM (DT (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,540 kg (5,600 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-56 LM (DT)” | 2,800 kg (6,173 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Aster 70” | AheadThe SAME Aster 70 (DT) has 10% more lift (260 kg / 573 lb) than the Fiat 70-56 LM (DT (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,430 kg (5,357 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-56 LM (DT)” | 2,400 kg (5,291 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Aster 70” | EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 70-56 LM (DT and the Aster 70 (DT). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 8 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-56 LM (DT)” | 12 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Aster 70” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 70-56 LM (DT and the Aster 70 (DT). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-56 LM (DT)” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Aster 70” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-56 LM (DT)” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Aster 70” | AheadThe SAME Aster 70 (DT) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Fiat 70-56 LM (DT does not (as stated by the sources). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-56 LM (DT)” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Aster 70” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-56 LM (DT)” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Aster 70” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1988– | 1989–1996 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The SAME Aster 70 (DT) has 60% more hydraulic flow (19.6 L/min / 5.2 gpm) than the Fiat 70-56 LM (DT (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The SAME Aster 70 (DT) has 10% more lift (260 kg / 573 lb) than the Fiat 70-56 LM (DT (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The SAME Aster 70 (DT) offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Fiat 70-56 LM (DT does not (as stated by the sources).
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 70-56 LM (DT has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Aster 70 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources