Landini R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) or SOMECA 800 (TD)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 800 (TD) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The SOMECA 800 (TD) suits heavy draft work (ploughing, cultivating) better on this data: 10% (280 kg / 617 lb) heavier and four-wheel drive.
- The Landini R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) suits road haulage better on this data: 20% (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) more top speed.
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 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) | 800 (TD) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 55.9 kW (75.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 8000 Super-Special” | 55.9 kW (75.0 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 800” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 800 (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 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) and the 800 (TD). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) and the 800 (TD). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 37.5 L/min (9.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 800” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 1,450 kg (3,197 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 8000 Super-Special” | 2,456 kg (5,415 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 800” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 8000 Super-Special”); the 800 (TD): lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 800”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 2,720 kg (5,997 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 8000 Super-Special” | 3,000 kg (6,614 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 800” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The SOMECA 800 (TD) is 10% heavier (280 kg / 617 lb) than the Landini R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) and the 800 (TD). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 8000 Super-Special” | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 800” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) and the 800 (TD). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 8000 Super-Special” | 25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 800” | AheadThe Landini R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the SOMECA 800 (TD) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Landini 8000 Super-Special” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Someca 800” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Landini 8000 Super-Special” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Someca 800” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Landini 8000 Super-Special” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Someca 800” | AheadThe SOMECA 800 (TD) is available with four-wheel drive; the Landini R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources). |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1967–1974 | 1968–1971 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The SOMECA 800 (TD) is 10% heavier (280 kg / 617 lb) than the Landini R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Landini R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) has 20% more top speed (5.0 km/h / 3.1 mph) than the SOMECA 800 (TD) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- The SOMECA 800 (TD) is available with four-wheel drive; the Landini R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
- Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 800 (TD) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the R 8000 Super-Special (TL-9 N/B): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Landini 8000 Super-Special”); the 800 (TD): lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 800”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources