SOMECA SOM-511 vs SOMECA SOM-55
8 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1964–1965; 1961–1963). 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
8 material differences · 9 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | SOM-511 | SOM-55 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 54.3 hp | 54.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | O.M.-FIAT CO 2D-45 | O.M.-FIAT CO 1D/55 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 4.40 L | 4.16 L | +6% SOM-511 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h | 14.9 mph · 24 km/h | +9% SOM-55 |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated two-stage dry FERODO double clutch | pedal operated two stage dry FERODO double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 4.0 gpm · 15.2 L/min | 5.7 gpm · 21.5 L/min | +41% SOM-55 |
| Pressure declared | 2,988 psi · 206 bar | 2,988 psi · 206 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,285 lb · 1,490 kg | 2,976 lb · 1,350 kg | +10% SOM-511 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 5,567 lb · 2,525 kg | 5,776 lb · 2,620 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 80.0 in · 2,032 mm | 80.0 in · 2,032 mm | — |
| Length declared | 133.9 in · 3,400 mm | 140.9 in · 3,580 mm | +5% SOM-55 |
| Width declared | 68.7 in · 1,745 mm | 68.7 in · 1,745 mm | — |
| Height declared | 72.0 in · 1,829 mm | 72.5 in · 1,841 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 16.1 in · 410 mm | 15.4 in · 390 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 59.2 qt · 56.0 L | 93.0 qt · 88.0 L | +57% SOM-55 |
SOMECA SOM-511 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 511”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 40 Super”
SOMECA SOM-55 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 55”