- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1983–1986
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 Explorer 55 (DT) specs: hp, weight, years
SAME 916.3 A three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 54.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
54.3 hp
40.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55”, 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
- 5,600 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,004 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
SAME Explorer 55 (DT) specs: key facts
The SAME Explorer 55 (DT) was built from 1983 to 1986.
The SAME Explorer 55 (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 40.5 kW (54.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The SAME Explorer 55 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The SAME Explorer 55 (DT) has a SAME 916.3 A engine, a 3-cylinder 2.75 L diesel unit.
The SAME Explorer 55 (DT) weighs 2,540 kg (5,600 lb) unladen.
The SAME Explorer 55 (DT) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the SAME Explorer 55 (DT) lifts 2,270 kg (5,004 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the SAME Explorer 55 (DT) delivers 29.0 L/min (7.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55”
How much horsepower does an Explorer 55 (DT) have?
The only figure for the Explorer 55 (DT) is 54.3 hp (40.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55”
What engine is in an Explorer 55 (DT)?
An Explorer 55 (DT) has an SAME 916.3 A, a 3-cylinder 2.75 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SAME 916.3 A |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 167.8 ci · 2.75 L |
| Max torque | 131 lb·ft · 177 N·m |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55”
How much will an Explorer 55 (DT) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An Explorer 55 (DT) lifts 5,004 lb (2,270 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Load sensing |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 7.7 gpm · 29.0 L/min |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 5,004 lb · 2,270 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,198 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55”
What transmission does an Explorer 55 (DT) have?
Transmission specifications for the Explorer 55 (DT) are below.
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55”
How much does an Explorer 55 (DT) weigh?
An Explorer 55 (DT) weighs 5,600 lb (2,540 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,600 lb · 2,540 kgDT: 2,700 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 86.4 in · 2,195 mmDT: 2,117 |
| Length | 138.6 in · 3,520 mmDT: 3,442 |
| Width | 72.0–95.6 in · 1,828–2,428 mm |
| Height | 95.9 in · 2,437 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.1 in · 435 mmDT: 365 |
| Front track | 55.1–78.7 in · 1,400–2,000 mmDT: 1,400-1,900 |
| Rear track | 59.1–78.7 in · 1,500–2,000 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.0 ft · 3.35 mDT: 4,550 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55”
What oil does an Explorer 55 (DT) take, and how much?
An Explorer 55 (DT) engine takes 8.3 qt (7.9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 8.3 qt · 7.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 47.6 qt · 45.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an Explorer 55 (DT)?
Within 10% of its 54.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 55-90 (DT)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1992Side by side with the Explorer 55 (DT) →
- SAME Condor 55 (DT)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1983Side by side with the Explorer 55 (DT) →
- Fiat 55-66 (DT)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1992Side by side with the Explorer 55 (DT) →
- Fiat 55-66 V/F (DT-V/F)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1992Side by side with the Explorer 55 (DT) →
- AGRIFULL 55 (DT)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1991Side by side with the Explorer 55 (DT) →
- John Deere 2155 (A)54.3 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1992Side by side with the Explorer 55 (DT) →
Common questions about the SAME Explorer 55 (DT)
Is an Explorer 55 (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The SAME Explorer 55 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does an Explorer 55 (DT) have?
An Explorer 55 (DT) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Explorer 55”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: SAME Explorer 55 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-114685 · revision 993521. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document