- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1978–1982
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 450 Special (TD) specs: hp, weight, years
FIAT-IVECO 8035.01.309 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 44.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
44.4 hp
33.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S”, 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
- 4,079 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,307 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 6.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
SOMECA 450 Special (TD) specs: key facts
The SOMECA 450 Special (TD) was built from 1978 to 1982.
The SOMECA 450 Special (TD) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 33.1 kW (44.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The SOMECA 450 Special (TD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The SOMECA 450 Special (TD) has a FIAT-IVECO 8035.01.309 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.34 L diesel unit.
The SOMECA 450 Special (TD) weighs 1,850 kg (4,079 lb) unladen.
The SOMECA 450 Special (TD) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the SOMECA 450 Special (TD) lifts 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the SOMECA 450 Special (TD) delivers 23.4 L/min (6.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S”

How much horsepower does a 450 Special (TD) have?
The only figure for the 450 Special (TD) is 44.4 hp (33.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S”
What engine is in a 450 Special (TD)?
A 450 Special (TD) has a FIAT-IVECO 8035.01.309, a 3-cylinder 2.34 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | FIAT-IVECO 8035.01.309 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 142.7 ci · 2.34 L |
| Max torque | 108 lb·ft · 146 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S”
How much will a 450 Special (TD) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 450 Special (TD) lifts 3,307 lb (1,500 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 6.2 gpm · 23.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,843 psi · 196 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 3,307 lb · 1,500 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,160 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S”
What transmission does a 450 Special (TD) have?
Transmission specifications for the 450 Special (TD) are below.
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S”
How much does a 450 Special (TD) weigh?
A 450 Special (TD) weighs 4,079 lb (1,850 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,079 lb · 1,850 kgTD: 2,180 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 76.9 in · 1,953 mmTD: 1,845 |
| Length | 127.3 in · 3,233 mm |
| Width | 60.8–88.4 in · 1,545–2,245 mm |
| Height | 88.6 in · 2,250 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.6 in · 370 mmTD: 320 |
| Front track | 50.4–78.0 in · 1,280–1,980 mmTD: 1,430 |
| Rear track | 51.2–74.8 in · 1,300–1,900 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.7 ft · 2.95 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S”
What oil does a 450 Special (TD) take, and how much?
A 450 Special (TD) engine takes 7.4 qt (7.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.4 qt · 7.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 4.0 qt · 3.75 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.7 qt · 12.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 450 Special (TD)?
Within 10% of its 44.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 450 SV/SE44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1982Side by side with the 450 Special (TD) →
- SOMECA 450 Special V/E44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1982Side by side with the 450 Special (TD) →
- ZETOR 491144.4 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1980Side by side with the 450 Special (TD) →
- AGRIFULL 340-C (S)44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1977Side by side with the 450 Special (TD) →
- ZETOR 501144.4 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1984Side by side with the 450 Special (TD) →
- Fiat 450 S (DT)44.4 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1981Side by side with the 450 Special (TD) →
Common questions about the SOMECA 450 Special (TD)
Is a 450 Special (TD) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The SOMECA 450 Special (TD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 450 Special (TD) have?
A 450 Special (TD) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 450 S”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Someca 450 S — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-121266 · revision 1067183. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document