SOMECA 600 (TD) vs VALMET 604 / 604-4
11 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (32%); the drive differs (Two-wheel or four-wheel drive; 2WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1971–1973; 1982–1985). 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
11 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 600 (TD) | 604 / 604-4 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 59.1 hp | 60.2 hp | — |
| Engine declared | FIAT-IVECO 8045.02.200 | VALMET D 33 C | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.46 L | 3.30 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 147 lb·ft · 199 N·m | 162 lb·ft · 220 N·m | +11% 604 / 604-4 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | +20% 604 / 604-4 |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated two stage dry Ferodo double clutch | Dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch, type 11"/11" | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min | 10.0 gpm · 38.0 L/min | +74% 604 / 604-4 |
| Pressure declared | 2,843 psi · 196 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,395 lb · 1,540 kg | 3,957 lb · 1,795 kg | +17% 604 / 604-4 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,663 lb · 2,115 kg | 6,173 lb · 2,800 kg | +32% 604 / 604-4 |
| Wheelbase declared | 81.5 in · 2,070 mm | 83.1 in · 2,112 mm | — |
| Length declared | 135.0 in · 3,430 mm | 142.4 in · 3,617 mm | +5% 604 / 604-4 |
| Width declared | 70.9 in · 1,800 mm | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm | +7% 604 / 604-4 |
| Height declared | 71.3 in · 1,810 mm | 100.2 in · 2,545 mm | +41% 604 / 604-4 |
| Ground clearance declared | 17.6 in · 447 mm | 18.5 in · 470 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.2 ft · 3.42 m | 11.5 ft · 3.50 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 57.1 qt · 54.0 L | 68.7 qt · 65.0 L | +20% 604 / 604-4 |
SOMECA 600 (TD) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 600”
VALMET 604 / 604-4 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 604”