- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- Not independently tested
- 1993–2004
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
SAME Argon 50 (DT) Full specifications
SAME 1000.3 A-3 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 49.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
49.3 hp
36.8 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Argon 50”, claimed
- Weight
- 4,608 lb
- 3-point lift
- 6,393 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
SAME Argon 50 (DT) specs: key facts
The SAME Argon 50 (DT) was built from 1993 to 2004.
The SAME Argon 50 (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 36.8 kW (49.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The SAME Argon 50 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The SAME Argon 50 (DT) has a SAME 1000.3 A-3 engine, a 3-cylinder 3.00 L diesel unit.
The SAME Argon 50 (DT) weighs 2,090 kg (4,608 lb) unladen.
The SAME Argon 50 (DT) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/540E rpm.
The three-point hitch of the SAME Argon 50 (DT) lifts 2,900 kg (6,393 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the SAME Argon 50 (DT) delivers 33.0 L/min (8.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Argon 50”
How much horsepower does an Argon 50 (DT) have?
The only figure for the Argon 50 (DT) is 49.3 hp (36.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Argon 50”
What engine is in an Argon 50 (DT)?
An Argon 50 (DT) has an SAME 1000.3 A-3, a 3-cylinder 3.00 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SAME 1000.3 A-3 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 183.1 ci · 3.00 L |
| Max torque | 127 lb·ft · 172 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Argon 50”
How much will an Argon 50 (DT) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An Argon 50 (DT) lifts 6,393 lb (2,900 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 8.7 gpm · 33.0 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,046 psi · 210 bar |
| Lift at ends | 6,393 lb · 2,900 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/540E rpm @ 2,044 engine rpmEngages under loadGround-speed PTO available |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Argon 50”
What transmission does an Argon 50 (DT) have?
Transmission specifications for the Argon 50 (DT) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated wet disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydraulic Danfoss steering with 150 bar operating pressure |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Argon 50”
How much does an Argon 50 (DT) weigh?
An Argon 50 (DT) weighs 4,608 lb (2,090 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,608 lb · 2,090 kgDT: 2,310 |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 8,598 lb · 3,900 kg |
| Wheelbase | 77.8 in · 1,975 mmDT: 1,926 |
| Length | 133.1 in · 3,380 mm |
| Width | 64.6 in · 1,640 mm |
| Height | 88.4 in · 2,245 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.4 in · 390 mmDT: 335 |
| Front track | 48.4–60.2 in · 1,230–1,530 mmDT: 1,340-1,740 |
| Rear track | 51.2–66.9 in · 1,300–1,700 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Argon 50”
Which tractors compare with an Argon 50 (DT)?
Within 10% of its 45.7 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lamborghini 554-50 (DT)45.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1993–2004Side by side with the Argon 50 (DT) →
- Massey Ferguson MF 4315 (A)46 hp PTO, claimed · 2001–2003Side by side with the Argon 50 (DT) →
- VALMET 50445.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1982–1985Side by side with the Argon 50 (DT) →
- Ford 4110 (A)45.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1991Side by side with the Argon 50 (DT) →
- Ford 4130 (A)45.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1990–1996Side by side with the Argon 50 (DT) →
- New Holland TD 60 D (A)45.2 hp PTO, claimed · 2002–2008Side by side with the Argon 50 (DT) →
Everything else people ask
Is an Argon 50 (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The SAME Argon 50 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does an Argon 50 (DT) have?
An Argon 50 (DT) has a independent 540/540E rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Argon 50”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: SAME Argon 50 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-65439 · revision 1082168. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document