SAME Condor 55 (DT) or SAME Explorer 55 (DT)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the Condor 55 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Explorer 55 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The SAME Explorer 55 (DT) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 21% (5.0 L/min / 1.3 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 | Condor 55 (DT) | Explorer 55 (DT) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 40.5 kW (54.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Condor 55 (DT)” | 40.5 kW (54.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the Condor 55 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Explorer 55 (DT) 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 Condor 55 (DT) and the Explorer 55 (DT). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Condor 55 (DT) and the Explorer 55 (DT). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 24.0 L/min (6.3 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Condor 55 (DT)” | 29.0 L/min (7.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” | AheadThe SAME Explorer 55 (DT) has 21% more hydraulic flow (5.0 L/min / 1.3 gpm) than the SAME Condor 55 (DT) (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 1,580 kg (3,483 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Condor 55 (DT)” | 2,270 kg (5,004 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the Condor 55 (DT): lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Condor 55 (DT)”); the Explorer 55 (DT): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,980 kg (4,365 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Condor 55 (DT)” | 2,540 kg (5,600 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The SAME Explorer 55 (DT) is 28% heavier (560 kg / 1,235 lb) than the SAME Condor 55 (DT) (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 Condor 55 (DT) and the Explorer 55 (DT). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 8 to 14Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Condor 55 (DT)” | 12 to 16Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” | 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 Condor 55 (DT) and the Explorer 55 (DT). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) to 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Condor 55 (DT)” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” | 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, “SAME Condor 55 (DT)” | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Condor 55 (DT)” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Condor 55 (DT)” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1982–1983 | 1983–1986 | 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 SAME Explorer 55 (DT) has 21% more hydraulic flow (5.0 L/min / 1.3 gpm) than the SAME Condor 55 (DT) (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The SAME Explorer 55 (DT) is 28% heavier (560 kg / 1,235 lb) than the SAME Condor 55 (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- 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.
- 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 Condor 55 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the Explorer 55 (DT) 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 Condor 55 (DT): lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Condor 55 (DT)”); the Explorer 55 (DT): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55”) — 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, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources