OLIVER 1250-A (4 WD) vs SOMECA 450-N (DT)
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 (1969–1969; 1970–1977). 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 · 10 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 1250-A (4 WD) | 450-N (DT) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 41.4 hp | 42.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FIAT 853-A | FIAT-IVECO 8035.01.300 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.34 L | 2.34 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 105 lb·ft · 143 N·m | 103 lb·ft · 140 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 16.8 mph · 27 km/h | +8% 450-N (DT) |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry LuK single disc clutch | Pedal-operated two-stage dry FERODO double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 2,843 psi · 196 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,197 lb · 1,450 kg | 2,866 lb · 1,300 kg | +12% 1250-A (4 WD) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,123 lb · 1,870 kg | 3,748 lb · 1,700 kg | +10% 1250-A (4 WD) |
| Wheelbase declared | 77.0 in · 1,955 mm | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm | — |
| Length declared | 126.6 in · 3,215 mm | 126.0 in · 3,200 mm | — |
| Width declared | 62.4 in · 1,585 mm | 62.4 in · 1,585 mm | — |
| Height declared | 92.7 in · 2,355 mm | 67.5 in · 1,715 mm | +37% 1250-A (4 WD) |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.3 in · 465 mm | 14.6 in · 370 mm | +26% 1250-A (4 WD) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.4 ft · 2.86 m | 9.7 ft · 2.95 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | — |
OLIVER 1250-A (4 WD) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250-A”
SOMECA 450-N (DT) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 N”