- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1968–1971
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 550 (DT) specs: hp, weight, years
O.M.-FIAT 854.000 or A 1.000 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 51.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
51.2 hp
38.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 550”, 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
- 4,542 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,197 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 5.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 14.9 mph
SOMECA 550 (DT) specs: key facts
The SOMECA 550 (DT) was built from 1968 to 1971.
The SOMECA 550 (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 38.2 kW (51.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The SOMECA 550 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The SOMECA 550 (DT) has a O.M.-FIAT 854.000 or A 1.000 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.12 L diesel unit.
The SOMECA 550 (DT) weighs 2,060 kg (4,542 lb) unladen.
The SOMECA 550 (DT) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the SOMECA 550 (DT) lifts 1,450 kg (3,197 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the SOMECA 550 (DT) delivers 21.8 L/min (5.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 550”
How much horsepower does a 550 (DT) have?
The only figure for the 550 (DT) is 51.2 hp (38.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 550”
What engine is in a 550 (DT)?
A 550 (DT) has an O.M.-FIAT 854.000 or A 1.000, a 4-cylinder 3.12 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | O.M.-FIAT 854.000 or A 1.000 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 190.4 ci · 3.12 L |
| Max torque | 137 lb·ft · 186 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 550”
How much will a 550 (DT) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 550 (DT) lifts 3,197 lb (1,450 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 5.8 gpm · 21.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,843 psi · 196 bar |
| Lift at ends | 3,197 lb · 1,450 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,967 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 550”
What transmission does a 550 (DT) have?
Transmission specifications for the 550 (DT) are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry Feredo two-stage double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | pedal-operated band drum service brake acting on differential shafts |
| Top speed | 14.9 mph · 24 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 550”
How much does a 550 (DT) weigh?
A 550 (DT) weighs 4,542 lb (2,060 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,542 lb · 2,060 kgDT: 2,460 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 81.5 in · 2,070 mmDT: 1,960 |
| Length | 135.0 in · 3,430 mm |
| Width | 66.5–95.3 in · 1,690–2,420 mm |
| Height | 71.5 in · 1,815 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.5 in · 420 mmDT: 290 |
| Front track | 52.2–78.7 in · 1,325–2,000 mmDT: 1,430 |
| Rear track | 54.7–79.1 in · 1,390–2,010 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.3 ft · 3.13 mDT: 3,870 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 550”
What oil does a 550 (DT) take, and how much?
A 550 (DT) engine takes 10.1 qt (9.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.1 qt · 9.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 550” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 550” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.7 qt · 12.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 550” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 550 (DT)?
Within 10% of its 51.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 550 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1978Side by side with the 550 (DT) →
- International Harvester 54451.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1973Side by side with the 550 (DT) →
- International Harvester Farmall 54451.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1973Side by side with the 550 (DT) →
- Landini R-5000 Special (TL 14 N/A)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1974Side by side with the 550 (DT) →
- SOMECA 615 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1968Side by side with the 550 (DT) →
- Ford 4000 (A) 6X/6Y51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1975Side by side with the 550 (DT) →
Common questions about the SOMECA 550 (DT)
Is a 550 (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The SOMECA 550 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 550 (DT) have?
A 550 (DT) has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 550”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Someca 550 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-121208 · revision 1064879. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document