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

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 1580 (TD) specs: hp, weight, years

FIAT-IVECO 8365.25.500 or 8365.05.501 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 152.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

152.9 hp

114.0 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580”, 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
13,228 lb
3-point lift
10,878 lb
Hyd. flow
14.7 gpm
Top speed
15.5–18.6 mph

SOMECA 1580 (TD) specs: key facts

  • The SOMECA 1580 (TD) was built from 1979 to 1983.

  • The SOMECA 1580 (TD) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 114.0 kW (152.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The SOMECA 1580 (TD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

  • The SOMECA 1580 (TD) has a FIAT-IVECO 8365.25.500 or 8365.05.501 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.10 L diesel unit.Source 1

  • The SOMECA 1580 (TD) weighs 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) unladen.

  • The SOMECA 1580 (TD) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the SOMECA 1580 (TD) lifts 4,934 kg (10,878 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the SOMECA 1580 (TD) delivers 55.8 L/min (14.7 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580”

How does the 1580 (TD) compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 18 across the 192 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 212 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.

Derived by WhichTractor from 212 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1979–1983 SOMECA 1580 (TD), a 153 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 1580 (TD) have?

The only figure for the 1580 (TD) is 152.9 hp (114.0 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)
152.9 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580”

What engine is in a 1580 (TD)?

A 1580 (TD) has a FIAT-IVECO 8365.25.500 or 8365.05.501, a 6-cylinder 8.10 L diesel engine.

Engine — 1580 (TD) engine specifications
Make & modelFIAT-IVECO 8365.25.500 or 8365.05.501Source 1
Cylinders6, liquid-cooledSource 1
Displacement494.4 ci · 8.10 LSource 1
Max torque423–456 lb·ft · 573–618 N·m @ 1,400 rpm
Injectiondirect injection
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580”

How much will a 1580 (TD) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 1580 (TD) lifts 10,878 lb (4,934 kg) at the lower-link ends.

Hydraulics & PTO — 1580 (TD) hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow14.7 gpm · 55.8 L/min
Pressure3,336–3,481 psi · 230–240 bar
Lift at ends10,878 lb · 4,934 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 1,952 engine rpmEngages under load

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580”

What transmission does a 1580 (TD) have?

Transmission specifications for the 1580 (TD) are below.

Transmission — 1580 (TD) transmission specifications
SteeringHydrostatic DANFOSS steering
Top speed15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580”

How much does a 1580 (TD) weigh?

A 1580 (TD) weighs 13,228 lb (6,000 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 1580 (TD) weights and dimensions
Unladen weight13,228 lb · 6,000 kgTD: 6,640
Maximum permissible mass22,046 lb · 10,000 kg
Wheelbase116.7 in · 2,963 mmTD: 2,885
Length170.3 in · 4,325 mm
Width85.0–108.7 in · 2,160–2,760 mm
Height109.6 in · 2,785 mm
Ground clearance27.4 in · 695 mmTD: 495
Front track63.0–82.7 in · 1,600–2,100 mmTD: 1,800-2,200
Rear track63.8–87.4 in · 1,620–2,220 mm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580”

What oil does a 1580 (TD) take, and how much?

A 1580 (TD) engine takes 19.3 qt (18.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

1580 (TD) fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil19.3 qt · 18.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission19.3 qt · 18.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic48.7 qt · 46.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle11.4 qt · 10.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system30.1 qt · 28.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580” · single source, not independently verified

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

Which tractors compare with a 1580 (TD)?

Within 10% of its 152.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the SOMECA 1580 (TD)

Is a 1580 (TD) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The SOMECA 1580 (TD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

What PTO does a 1580 (TD) have?

A 1580 (TD) has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 1580 DT”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 1580”.

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 1580 DT — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-108516 · revision 1075145. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: Someca 1580 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-121605 · revision 1070147. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document