Fiat 70-90 (DT) or SAME Explorer 70 (DT)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 70-90 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Explorer 70 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “similar machines”. 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 | 70-90 (DT) | Explorer 70 (DT) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT” | 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 70” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 70-90 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Explorer 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 70-90 (DT) and the Explorer 70 (DT). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 70-90 (DT) and the Explorer 70 (DT). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 35.5 L/min (9.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT” | 36.0 L/min (9.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 70” | EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,750 kg (6,063 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT” | 3,430 kg (7,562 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 70” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the 70-90 (DT): lift 610 mm behind the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT”); the Explorer 70 (DT): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 70”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 3,040 kg (6,702 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT” | 2,760 kg (6,085 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 70” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Fiat 70-90 (DT) is 10% heavier (280 kg / 617 lb) than the SAME Explorer 70 (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 5,300 kg (11,684 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the Explorer 70 (DT). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT” | 12 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 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 70-90 (DT) and the Explorer 70 (DT). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 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? | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 70” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 70” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 70-90 (DT). |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 70” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1984–1992 | 1986–1990 | 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 Fiat 70-90 (DT) is 10% heavier (280 kg / 617 lb) than the SAME Explorer 70 (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- Even on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, 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 speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- 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 70-90 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Explorer 70 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the 70-90 (DT): lift 610 mm behind the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 70-90/70-90 DT”); the Explorer 70 (DT): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 70”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources