- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- 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 900 (TD) specs: hp, weight, years
FIAT 8065.01.000 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 88.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
88.8 hp
66.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900”, 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
- 7,363 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,982 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 11.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
SOMECA 900 (TD) specs: key facts
The SOMECA 900 (TD) was built from 1968 to 1971.
The SOMECA 900 (TD) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 66.2 kW (88.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The SOMECA 900 (TD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The SOMECA 900 (TD) has a FIAT 8065.01.000 engine, a 6-cylinder 4.68 L diesel unit.
The SOMECA 900 (TD) weighs 3,340 kg (7,363 lb) unladen.
The SOMECA 900 (TD) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the SOMECA 900 (TD) lifts 2,260 kg (4,982 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the SOMECA 900 (TD) delivers 43.5 L/min (11.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900”
How does the 900 (TD) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 2,260 kg is low for its class — 39% below the median of 3,700 kg across the 267 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 366 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 900 (TD) have?
The only figure for the 900 (TD) is 88.8 hp (66.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900”
What engine is in a 900 (TD)?
A 900 (TD) has an FIAT 8065.01.000, a 6-cylinder 4.68 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | FIAT 8065.01.000 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 285.5 ci · 4.68 L |
| Max torque | 203 lb·ft · 275 N·m |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900”
How much will a 900 (TD) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 900 (TD) lifts 4,982 lb (2,260 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 11.5 gpm · 43.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,843 psi · 196 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 4,982 lb · 2,260 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,937 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900”
What transmission does a 900 (TD) have?
Transmission specifications for the 900 (TD) are below.
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900”
How much does a 900 (TD) weigh?
A 900 (TD) weighs 7,363 lb (3,340 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,363 lb · 3,340 kgTD: 3,960 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 97.6 in · 2,480 mmTD: 2,520 |
| Length | 164.2 in · 4,170 mm |
| Width | 78.7–99.7 in · 1,998–2,532 mm |
| Height | 93.1 in · 2,365 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.4 in · 442 mmTD: 435 |
| Front track | 55.1–74.8 in · 1,400–1,900 mmTD: 1,700 |
| Rear track | 63.0–82.7 in · 1,600–2,100 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.5 ft · 3.81 mTD: 4,500 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900”
What oil does a 900 (TD) take, and how much?
A 900 (TD) engine takes 16.4 qt (15.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 16.4 qt · 15.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 40.2 qt · 38.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 20.1 qt · 19.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 900 (TD)?
Within 10% of its 88.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat 900 (DT)88.8 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 900 (TD) →
- Fiat 850 Special (DT)88.8 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1974Side by side with the 900 (TD) →
- Volvo T 70088.8 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1982Side by side with the 900 (TD) →
- VOLVO-BM T 70088.8 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1982Side by side with the 900 (TD) →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 9289 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1983Side by side with the 900 (TD) →
- International Harvester 95588.4 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1982Side by side with the 900 (TD) →
Common questions about the SOMECA 900 (TD)
Is a 900 (TD) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The SOMECA 900 (TD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 900 (TD) have?
A 900 (TD) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Someca 900”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Someca 900 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-121217 · revision 1065448. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document