- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1972–1983
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 500 Special (TD) specs: hp, weight, years
FIAT-IVECO 8035.02.203/303 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 49.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
49.3 hp
36.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 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
- 4,145 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,417 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 5.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
SOMECA 500 Special (TD) specs: key facts
The SOMECA 500 Special (TD) was built from 1972 to 1983.
The SOMECA 500 Special (TD) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 36.8 kW (49.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The SOMECA 500 Special (TD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The SOMECA 500 Special (TD) has a FIAT-IVECO 8035.02.203/303 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.59 L diesel unit.
The SOMECA 500 Special (TD) weighs 1,880 kg (4,145 lb) unladen.
The SOMECA 500 Special (TD) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the SOMECA 500 Special (TD) lifts 1,550 kg (3,417 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the SOMECA 500 Special (TD) delivers 21.8 L/min (5.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 S”
How much horsepower does a 500 Special (TD) have?
The only figure for the 500 Special (TD) is 49.3 hp (36.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 S”
What engine is in a 500 Special (TD)?
A 500 Special (TD) has a FIAT-IVECO 8035.02.203/303, a 3-cylinder 2.59 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | FIAT-IVECO 8035.02.203/303 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 158.2 ci · 2.59 L |
| Max torque | 116 lb·ft · 157 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 S”
How much will a 500 Special (TD) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 500 Special (TD) lifts 3,417 lb (1,550 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,843 psi · 196 bar |
| Lift at ends | 3,417 lb · 1,550 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 2,160 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 S”
What transmission does a 500 Special (TD) have?
Transmission specifications for the 500 Special (TD) are below.
| Clutch | dry LuK double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | pedal operated band drum brake acting on differential shafts |
| Steering | mechanical BURMAN steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 S”
How much does a 500 Special (TD) weigh?
A 500 Special (TD) weighs 4,145 lb (1,880 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,145 lb · 1,880 kgTD: 2,200 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 76.9 in · 1,953 mmTD: 1,970 |
| Length | 119.7 in · 3,041 mm |
| Width | 65.4–87.8 in · 1,660–2,230 mm |
| Height | 61.1 in · 1,553 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.1 in · 459 mmTD: 306 |
| Front track | 52.0–79.3 in · 1,320–2,015 mmTD: 1,405 |
| Rear track | 51.8–75.4 in · 1,315–1,915 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.7 ft · 2.95 mTD: 4,500 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 S”
What oil does a 500 Special (TD) take, and how much?
A 500 Special (TD) engine takes 7.2 qt (6.8 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.2 qt · 6.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 S” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 18.6 qt · 17.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 S” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 4.2 qt · 4.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 S” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.7 qt · 13.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 S” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 500 Special (TD)?
Within 10% of its 49.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Landini R-5500 (DT) "TL 22 N/A"49.3 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1983Side by side with the 500 Special (TD) →
- International Harvester 45449.3 hp engine, claimed · 1970–1973Side by side with the 500 Special (TD) →
- New Holland 3935 (A)49.3 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1999Side by side with the 500 Special (TD) →
- Renault 8649.3 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1973Side by side with the 500 Special (TD) →
- John Deere-LANZ 71049.3 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1967Side by side with the 500 Special (TD) →
- IMT 55549.3 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1971Side by side with the 500 Special (TD) →
Common questions about the SOMECA 500 Special (TD)
Is a 500 Special (TD) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The SOMECA 500 Special (TD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 500 Special (TD) have?
A 500 Special (TD) has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 500 S”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Someca 500 S — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-121324 · revision 1067924. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document