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  • Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Standard-size
  • No lab test on file
  • 1979–1983

It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. 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

SOMECA 1280 (TD) specs: hp, weight, years

FIAT-IVECO 8065.24.217 (317) six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 121.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

121.4 hp

90.5 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280”, 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
12,015 lb
3-point lift
10,384 lb
Top speed
15.5–18.6 mph

SOMECA 1280 (TD) specs: key facts

  • The SOMECA 1280 (TD) was built from 1979 to 1983.

  • The SOMECA 1280 (TD) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 90.5 kW (121.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The SOMECA 1280 (TD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

  • The SOMECA 1280 (TD) has a FIAT-IVECO 8065.24.217 (317) engine, a 6-cylinder 5.50 L diesel unit.Source 1

  • The SOMECA 1280 (TD) weighs 5,450 kg (12,015 lb) unladen.

  • The SOMECA 1280 (TD) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the SOMECA 1280 (TD) lifts 4,710 kg (10,384 lb) at the lower-link ends.

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280”

How does the 1280 (TD) compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 16 across the 251 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 281 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.

Derived by WhichTractor from 281 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1979–1983 SOMECA 1280 (TD), a 121 hp farm tractor, four-wheel-drive version · cab was optional — shown without it, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph · four-wheel-drive version · cab was optional — shown without it

How much horsepower does a 1280 (TD) have?

The only figure for the 1280 (TD) is 121.4 hp (90.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
121.4 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280”

What engine is in a 1280 (TD)?

A 1280 (TD) has a FIAT-IVECO 8065.24.217 (317), a 6-cylinder 5.50 L diesel engine.

Engine — 1280 (TD) engine specifications
Make & modelFIAT-IVECO 8065.24.217 (317)
Cylinders6, liquid-cooledSource 2
Displacement335.6 ci · 5.50 L
Max torque297 lb·ft · 403 N·m @ 1,450 rpmSource 2
Electrical system12 VSource 2

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1280 DT”

How much will a 1280 (TD) lift?

A 1280 (TD) lifts 10,384 lb (4,710 kg) at the lower-link ends.

Hydraulics & PTO — 1280 (TD) hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pressure3,263–3,408 psi · 225–235 bar
Lift at ends10,384 lb · 4,710 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,260 engine rpmEngages under load

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280”

What transmission does a 1280 (TD) have?

Transmission specifications for the 1280 (TD) are below.

Transmission — 1280 (TD) transmission specifications
BrakesPedal-operated hydraulic wet disc brake acting on differential shafts
SteeringHydrostatic Danfoss steering
Top speed15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280”

How much does a 1280 (TD) weigh?

A 1280 (TD) weighs 12,015 lb (5,450 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 1280 (TD) weights and dimensions
Unladen weight12,015 lb · 5,450 kgTD: 5,930
Wheelbase108.3 in · 2,750 mmTD: 2,672
Length164.6 in · 4,182 mm
Width78.7–106.3 in · 2,000–2,700 mm
Height111.9 in · 2,842 mm
Ground clearance19.7 in · 500 mmTD: 470
Front track63.0–82.7 in · 1,600–2,100 mmTD: 1,800-2,234
Rear track59.8–87.4 in · 1,520–2,220 mm
Turning radius, braked13.9 ft · 4.25 mTD: 5,560

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280”

What oil does a 1280 (TD) take, and how much?

A 1280 (TD) engine takes 16.1 qt (15.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

1280 (TD) fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil16.1 qt · 15.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission19.3 qt · 18.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic46.9 qt · 44.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle11.4 qt · 10.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system20.1 qt · 19.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 1280 (TD)?

Within 10% of its 121.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the SOMECA 1280 (TD)

Is a 1280 (TD) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The SOMECA 1280 (TD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

What PTO does a 1280 (TD) have?

A 1280 (TD) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1280 DT”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1280”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Fiat 1280 DT — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-108601 · revision 1075070. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: Someca 1280 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-121414 · revision 1068928. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document