Fiat 850 Special (DT) vs SOMECA 900 (TD)
7 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; 1968–1971). 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
7 material differences · 9 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 850 Special (DT) | 900 (TD) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 88.8 hp | 88.8 hp | — |
| Engine declared | O.M.-FIAT CO 3/80 Var.6 | FIAT 8065.01.000 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.94 L | 4.68 L | +6% 850 Special (DT) |
| Maximum torque declared | 236 lb·ft · 320 N·m | 203 lb·ft · 275 N·m | +16% 850 Special (DT) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Dry FERODO double clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 10.0 gpm · 38.0 L/min | 11.5 gpm · 43.5 L/min | +14% 900 (TD) |
| Pressure declared | 2,901 psi · 200 bar | 2,843 psi · 196 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 4,982 lb · 2,260 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540/1000 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 7,496 lb · 3,400 kg | 7,363 lb · 3,340 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 93.0 in · 2,362 mm | 97.6 in · 2,480 mm | — |
| Length declared | 159.5 in · 4,052 mm | 164.2 in · 4,170 mm | — |
| Width declared | 75.8 in · 1,925 mm | 78.7 in · 1,998 mm | — |
| Height declared | 101.6 in · 2,580 mm | 93.1 in · 2,365 mm | +9% 850 Special (DT) |
| Ground clearance declared | 21.5 in · 545 mm | 17.4 in · 442 mm | +23% 850 Special (DT) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.9 ft · 3.64 m | 12.5 ft · 3.81 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 89.8 qt · 85.0 L | 122.6 qt · 116.0 L | +36% 900 (TD) |
Fiat 850 Special (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 850 Spezial (DT)”
SOMECA 900 (TD) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900”