- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1963–1973
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
SAME Ariete (DT) specs: hp, weight, years
SAME DA 1154 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 78.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
78.2 hp
58.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Ariete 480”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 7,143 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,291 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
SAME Ariete (DT) specs: key facts
The SAME Ariete (DT) was built from 1963 to 1973.
The SAME Ariete (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 58.3 kW (78.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The SAME Ariete (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The SAME Ariete (DT) has a SAME DA 1154 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.98 L diesel unit.Source 1
The SAME Ariete (DT) weighs 3,240 kg (7,143 lb) unladen.
The SAME Ariete (DT) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the SAME Ariete (DT) lifts 2,400 kg (5,291 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the SAME Ariete (DT) delivers 28.0 L/min (7.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Ariete 480”
How does the Ariete (DT) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 28 L/min is low for its class — 35% below the median of 43.4 L/min across the 301 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 368 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 377 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an Ariete (DT) have?
The only figure for the Ariete (DT) is 78.2 hp (58.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Ariete 480”
What engine is in an Ariete (DT)?
An Ariete (DT) has an SAME DA 1154, a 4-cylinder 4.98 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SAME DA 1154Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, air-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 303.9 ci · 4.98 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 236 lb·ft · 320 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Ariete 480”
How much will an Ariete (DT) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An Ariete (DT) lifts 5,291 lb (2,400 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 7.4 gpm · 28.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 5,291 lb · 2,400 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 2,006 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Ariete 480”
What transmission does an Ariete (DT) have?
Transmission specifications for the Ariete (DT) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, dry two-stage SAME double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical CAM-GEARS steering with hydraulic power assistance |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Ariete 480”
How much does an Ariete (DT) weigh?
An Ariete (DT) weighs 7,143 lb (3,240 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,143 lb · 3,240 kgDT: 3,630 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in · 2,470 mmDT: 2,450 |
| Length | 150.4 in · 3,820 mm |
| Width | 72.0–95.7 in · 1,830–2,430 mm |
| Height | 96.9 in · 2,460 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.4 in · 390 mmDT: 370 |
| Front track | 50.8–82.3 in · 1,290–2,090 mmDT: 1,500 |
| Rear track | 57.1–84.6 in · 1,450–2,150 mmDT: 1,550 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Ariete 480”
Which tractors compare with an Ariete (DT)?
Within 10% of its 78.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Schlüter S 900 (S 900 V)78.6 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1966Side by side with the Ariete (DT) →
- Deutz D 800678.6 hp engine, claimed · 1970–1978Side by side with the Ariete (DT) →
- ZETOR 8011/804578.9 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1987Side by side with the Ariete (DT) →
- Lamborghini R-480 (DT)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the Ariete (DT) →
- Fiat 750-S (DT)78.9 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the Ariete (DT) →
- International Harvester 76678.9 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1973Side by side with the Ariete (DT) →
Common questions about the SAME Ariete (DT)
Is an Ariete (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The SAME Ariete (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does an Ariete (DT) have?
An Ariete (DT) has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “SAME 480 DT”; and Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Ariete 480”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: SAME 480 DT — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-114549 · revision 993483. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: SAME Ariete 480 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-114587 · revision 1059940. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document