SOMECA 480 Special (TD) vs Steyr 8055 (a)
13 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1977–1979; 1981–1992). 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
13 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 480 Special (TD) | 8055 (a) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 47.3 hp | 47.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FIAT-IVECO 8035.02.200 (300) | 2020 bis 2021 = Motor WD-311.44 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.59 L | 2.59 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 112 lb·ft · 152 N·m | 147 lb·ft · 199 N·m | +31% 8055 (a) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5–24.9 mph · 25–40 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Dry Fichtel and Sachs double clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | 2,843 psi · 196 bar | 3,553 psi · 245 bar | +25% 8055 (a) |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,417 lb · 1,550 kg | 4,299 lb · 1,950 kg | +26% 8055 (a) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,189 lb · 1,900 kg | 4,453 lb · 2,020 kg | +6% 8055 (a) |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 7,716 lb · 3,500 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 76.9 in · 1,953 mm | 74.8 in · 1,900 mm | — |
| Length declared | 119.0 in · 3,023 mm | 128.0 in · 3,252 mm | +8% 8055 (a) |
| Width declared | 65.4 in · 1,660 mm | 69.1 in · 1,755 mm | +6% 8055 (a) |
| Height declared | 90.2 in · 2,290 mm | 85.1 in · 2,162 mm | +6% 480 Special (TD) |
| Ground clearance declared | 14.6 in · 371 mm | 16.3 in · 415 mm | +12% 8055 (a) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.7 ft · 2.95 m | 10.6 ft · 3.22 m | +9% 8055 (a) |
| Fuel tank declared | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | 42.3 qt · 40.0 L | +35% 480 Special (TD) |
SOMECA 480 Special (TD) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 480 S”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 480/480 DT”
Steyr 8055 (a) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8055”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8055 Turbo”