Lamborghini R 483 (DT) or SOMECA 480 Special (TD)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the R 483 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 480 Special (TD) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Lamborghini R 483 (DT) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 15% (3.2 L/min / 0.8 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. 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 | R 483 (DT) | 480 Special (TD) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 35.3 kW (47.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 483 DT” | 35.3 kW (47.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 480 S” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R 483 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 480 Special (TD) 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 R 483 (DT) and the 480 Special (TD). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the R 483 (DT) and the 480 Special (TD). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 25.0 L/min (6.6 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 483 DT” | 21.8 L/min (5.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 480 S” | AheadThe Lamborghini R 483 (DT) has 15% more hydraulic flow (3.2 L/min / 0.8 gpm) than the SOMECA 480 Special (TD) (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | — | 1,550 kg (3,417 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 480 S” | No figureNo call on three-point lift: no figure on record for the R 483 (DT). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,960 kg (4,321 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 483 DT” | 1,900 kg (4,189 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 480 S” | EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the R 483 (DT) and the 480 Special (TD). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 483 DT” | 8 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 480 S” | 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 R 483 (DT) and the 480 Special (TD). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) to 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 483 DT” | 25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 480 S” | 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 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 483 DT” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Someca 480 S” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 483 DT” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Someca 480 S” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Lamborghini 483 DT” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Someca 480 S” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1982–1985 | 1977–1979 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Lamborghini R 483 (DT) is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Lamborghini R 483 (DT) has 15% more hydraulic flow (3.2 L/min / 0.8 gpm) than the SOMECA 480 Special (TD) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The Lamborghini R 483 (DT) is newer: production began 5 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, 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 rpm).
- Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R 483 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 480 Special (TD) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, three-point lift, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources