- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1998–2004
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 Rubin 120 specs: hp, weight, years
SAME-DEUTZ-FAHR 1000.6 WT-3 V six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 118.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
118.4 hp
88.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120”, 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
- 13,448 lb
- 3-point lift
- 18,960 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
SAME Rubin 120 specs: key facts
The SAME Rubin 120 was built from 1998 to 2004.
The SAME Rubin 120 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 88.3 kW (118.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The SAME Rubin 120 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The SAME Rubin 120 has a SAME-DEUTZ-FAHR 1000.6 WT-3 V engine, a 6-cylinder 6.00 L diesel unit.Source 1
The SAME Rubin 120 weighs 6,100 kg (13,448 lb) unladen.
The SAME Rubin 120 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the SAME Rubin 120 lifts 8,600 kg (18,960 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120”
How does the Rubin 120 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 8,600 kg is high for its class — 59% above the median of 5,400 kg across the 198 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 380 L fuel tank is high for its class — 92% above the median of 198 L across the 267 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 6,100 kg is high for its class — 17% above the median of 5,230 kg across the 284 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 284 tractors within 10% of its power, 12% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 284 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a Rubin 120 have?
The only figure for the Rubin 120 is 118.4 hp (88.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120”
What engine is in a Rubin 120?
A Rubin 120 has a SAME-DEUTZ-FAHR 1000.6 WT-3 V, a 6-cylinder 6.00 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SAME-DEUTZ-FAHR 1000.6 WT-3 V |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 366.1 ci · 6.00 L |
| Max torque | 367 lb·ft · 498 N·m @ 1,450 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1200”
How much will a Rubin 120 lift?
A Rubin 120 lifts 18,960 lb (8,600 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pressure | 2,176 psi · 150 bar |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 18,960 lb · 8,600 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,083 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120”
What transmission does a Rubin 120 have?
Transmission specifications for the Rubin 120 are below.
| Clutch | Hydraulically operated, wet SAME-DEUTZ-FAHR multi-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulically operated, wet SAME-DEUTZ-FAHR four-wheel disc brake |
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120”
How much does a Rubin 120 weigh?
A Rubin 120 weighs 13,448 lb (6,100 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,448 lb · 6,100 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 23,149 lb · 10,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in · 2,750 mm |
| Length | 183.9 in · 4,670 mm |
| Width | 96.5–112.6 in · 2,450–2,860 mm |
| Height | 113.4 in · 2,880 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.5 in · 520 mm |
| Front track | 71.7–100.8 in · 1,820–2,560 mm |
| Rear track | 76.0–92.5 in · 1,930–2,350 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 15.7 ft · 4.80 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120”
What oil does a Rubin 120 take, and how much?
A Rubin 120 engine takes 15.9 qt (15.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 15.9 qt · 15.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 124.7 qt · 118.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 13.7 qt · 13.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a Rubin 120?
Within 10% of its 118.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Deutz-Fahr Agrosun 120118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2004Side by side with the Rubin 120 →
- Hürlimann SX 1200118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2004Side by side with the Rubin 120 →
- Lamborghini 120 Champion118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2004Side by side with the Rubin 120 →
- VALMET 6850 HiTech118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1998–2006Side by side with the Rubin 120 →
- Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 120118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2000Side by side with the Rubin 120 →
- Case-IH CVX 120118.4 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the Rubin 120 →
Common questions about the SAME Rubin 120
Is a Rubin 120 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The SAME Rubin 120 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a Rubin 120 have?
A Rubin 120 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Hürlimann SX 1200”; and Traktorenlexikon, “SAME Rubin 120”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Hürlimann SX 1200 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-114510 · revision 955472. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: SAME Rubin 120 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-114937 · revision 993569. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document