Ford 901 Powermaster vs SOMECA SOM-511
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (66%); they were not built in overlapping years (1958–1962; 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
8 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 901 Powermaster | SOM-511 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 55.5 hp | 54.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | O.M.-FIAT CO 2D-45 | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 4.40 L | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 17.4 mph · 28 km/h | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h | +27% 901 Powermaster |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal-operated two-stage dry FERODO double clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.0 gpm · 15.1 L/min | 4.0 gpm · 15.2 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 2,988 psi · 206 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 1,250 lb · 567 kg | 3,285 lb · 1,490 kg | +163% SOM-511 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,344 lb · 1,517 kg | 5,567 lb · 2,525 kg | +66% SOM-511 |
| Wheelbase declared | 85.3 in · 2,167 mm | 80.0 in · 2,032 mm | +7% 901 Powermaster |
| Length declared | 132.0 in · 3,353 mm | 133.9 in · 3,400 mm | — |
| Width declared | 71.7 in · 1,821 mm | 68.7 in · 1,745 mm | — |
| Height declared | 65.8 in · 1,671 mm | 72.0 in · 1,829 mm | +9% SOM-511 |
| Ground clearance declared | 28.4 in · 722 mm | 16.1 in · 410 mm | +76% 901 Powermaster |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 7.5 ft · 2.29 m | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m | +44% SOM-511 |
| Fuel tank declared | 81.7 qt · 77.3 L | 59.2 qt · 56.0 L | +38% 901 Powermaster |
Ford 901 Powermaster sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 901”
SOMECA SOM-511 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 511”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 40 Super”