IMT 540 vs SAME Aurora 45 (DT)

7 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

IMT 540

1975–1986

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

SAME Aurora 45 (DT)

1971–1982

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the 540 and the Aurora 45 (DT) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

Field by field

7 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

IMT 540 and SAME Aurora 45 (DT), field by field
Field540Aurora 45 (DT)Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed39.4 hp44.4 hp+13% Aurora 45 (DT)
Engine declaredIMT-PERKINS M-33/TSAME DA 035-983 Ldiffers
Displacement declared2.50 L2.72 L+9% Aurora 45 (DT)
Maximum torque declared115 lb·ft · 156 N·m132 lb·ft · 178 N·m+14% Aurora 45 (DT)
Transmission
Top speed declared14.9 mph · 24 km/h15.5 mph · 25 km/h
Clutch declaredPedal operated dry two-stage FRAD double clutch
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared3.8 gpm · 14.3 L/min4.4 gpm · 16.5 L/min+15% Aurora 45 (DT)
Three-point lift at ends declared3,097 lb · 1,405 kg3,086 lb · 1,400 kg
Rear PTO speeds declared540 rpm540 rpm
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared3,946 lb · 1,790 kg3,594 lb · 1,630 kg+10% 540
Wheelbase declared76.8 in · 1,950 mm76.8 in · 1,950 mm
Length declared129.9 in · 3,300 mm127.2 in · 3,230 mm
Width declared70.9 in · 1,800 mm63.4 in · 1,610 mm+12% 540
Height declared63.8 in · 1,620 mm86.2 in · 2,190 mm+35% Aurora 45 (DT)
Ground clearance declared13.4 in · 340 mm13.4 in · 340 mm
Turning radius, braked declared10.7 ft · 3.27 m
Fuel tank declared52.8 qt · 50.0 L

IMT 540 sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 540”

SAME Aurora 45 (DT) sources

Source
  • Source: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Aurora 45”