SOMECA 1380 (TD) or WHITE 2-135?

Which should you choose?

The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 1380 (TD) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 2-135 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.

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?

Buyer questions for SOMECA 1380 (TD) and WHITE 2-135, with the call on each
Question1380 (TD)2-135Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?99.3 kW (133.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1380”100.8 kW (135.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-135”Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 1380 (TD) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 2-135 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 1380 (TD) and the 2-135.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 1380 (TD) and the 2-135.
Which pumps more oil for implements?53.5 L/min (14.1 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1380”No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 2-135.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?4,934 kg (10,878 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1380”2,903 kg (6,400 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-135”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the 1380 (TD): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1380”); the 2-135: lift 610 mm behind the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-135”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?4,875 kg (10,748 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1380”6,433 kg (14,182 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-135”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The WHITE 2-135 is 32% heavier (1,558 kg / 3,435 lb) than the SOMECA 1380 (TD) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?8,650 kg (19,070 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1380”No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 2-135.
Which has the wider choice of gears?12 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1380”18Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-135”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 1380 (TD) and the 2-135.
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph) to 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1380”30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-135”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?1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Someca 1380”1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “White 2-135”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “White 2-135”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 1380 (TD).
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Someca 1380”2WDTraktorenlexikon, “White 2-135”AheadThe SOMECA 1380 (TD) is available with four-wheel drive; the WHITE 2-135 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
Which is newer, and what about parts?1979–19831976–1982EvenSame 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 WHITE 2-135 is 32% heavier (1,558 kg / 3,435 lb) than the SOMECA 1380 (TD) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • The SOMECA 1380 (TD) is available with four-wheel drive; the WHITE 2-135 is two-wheel drive (as stated by the sources).
  • 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 (1000 rpm).
  • 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 1380 (TD) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 2-135 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 1380 (TD): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1380”); the 2-135: lift 610 mm behind the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “White 2-135”) — 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, a creeper range and PTO independence.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources