SOMECA SOM-312 or Warchalowski WT-33 B?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the SOM-312 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the WT-33 B has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Warchalowski WT-33 B suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 42% (380 kg / 838 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Warchalowski WT-33 B suits road haulage better on this data: 50% (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) more top speed.
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 | SOM-312 | WT-33 B | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 22.1 kW (29.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” | 22.1 kW (29.6 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 33B” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the SOM-312 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the WT-33 B 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 SOM-312 and the WT-33 B. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the SOM-312 and the WT-33 B. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 16.5 L/min (4.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the WT-33 B. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 900 kg (1,984 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” | 1,280 kg (2,822 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 33B” | AheadThe Warchalowski WT-33 B has 42% more lift (380 kg / 838 lb) than the SOMECA SOM-312 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,710 kg (3,770 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” | 1,380 kg (3,042 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 33B” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The SOMECA SOM-312 is 24% heavier (330 kg / 728 lb) than the Warchalowski WT-33 B (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 SOM-312 and the WT-33 B. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 6Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” | 8Traktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 33B” | AheadThe Warchalowski WT-33 B has 33% more forward gears (2 gears) than the SOMECA SOM-312 (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | YesTraktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 33B” | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the SOM-312. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 20 km/h (12.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 33B” | AheadThe Warchalowski WT-33 B has 50% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the SOMECA SOM-312 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 33B” | AheadThe Warchalowski WT-33 B offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the SOMECA SOM-312 does not (as stated by the sources). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the SOM-312 and the WT-33 B. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 33B” | EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1964–1965 | 1962 | 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 Warchalowski WT-33 B has 42% more lift (380 kg / 838 lb) than the SOMECA SOM-312 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The SOMECA SOM-312 is 24% heavier (330 kg / 728 lb) than the Warchalowski WT-33 B (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Warchalowski WT-33 B has 33% more forward gears (2 gears) than the SOMECA SOM-312 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- The Warchalowski WT-33 B has 50% more top speed (10.0 km/h / 6.2 mph) than the SOMECA SOM-312 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- The Warchalowski WT-33 B offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the SOMECA SOM-312 does not (as stated by the sources).
- Even on drive: all two-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 SOM-312 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the WT-33 B has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- 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