Fiat 850 Special (DT) vs SAME Explorer 90 (DT)
10 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 (1972–1974; 1986–1990). 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
10 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 850 Special (DT) | Explorer 90 (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 88.8 hp | 88.8 hp | — |
| Engine declared | O.M.-FIAT CO 3/80 Var.6 | SAME 1000.4 A Turbo | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.94 L | 4.00 L | +24% 850 Special (DT) |
| Maximum torque declared | 236 lb·ft · 320 N·m | 224 lb·ft · 304 N·m | +5% 850 Special (DT) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Dry FERODO double clutch | Pedal operated dry SAME single disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Hydraulic control declared | — | Load sensing | — |
| Pump flow declared | 10.0 gpm · 38.0 L/min | 9.5 gpm · 35.8 L/min | +6% 850 Special (DT) |
| Pressure declared | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 7,496 lb · 3,400 kg | 6,614 lb · 3,000 kg | +13% 850 Special (DT) |
| Wheelbase declared | 93.0 in · 2,362 mm | 95.1 in · 2,415 mm | — |
| Length declared | 159.5 in · 4,052 mm | 145.2 in · 3,687 mm | +10% 850 Special (DT) |
| Width declared | 75.8 in · 1,925 mm | 73.6 in · 1,870 mm | — |
| Height declared | 101.6 in · 2,580 mm | 102.1 in · 2,593 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 21.5 in · 545 mm | 20.5 in · 520 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.9 ft · 3.64 m | 9.6 ft · 2.94 m | +24% 850 Special (DT) |
| Fuel tank declared | 89.8 qt · 85.0 L | 116.2 qt · 110.0 L | +29% Explorer 90 (DT) |
Fiat 850 Special (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 850 Spezial (DT)”
SAME Explorer 90 (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 90”