• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Compact
  • No lab test on file
  • 1964–1965

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 SOM-271 specs: hp, weight, years

FIAT 614.010 two-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 19.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

19.7 hp

14.7 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271”, 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
2,050 lb
Hyd. flow
2.1 gpm
Top speed
14.3 mph

SOMECA SOM-271 specs: key facts

  • The SOMECA SOM-271 was built from 1964 to 1965.

  • The SOMECA SOM-271 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 14.7 kW (19.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The SOMECA SOM-271 is two-wheel drive (2WD).

  • The SOMECA SOM-271 has a FIAT 614.010 engine, a 2-cylinder 1.14 L diesel unit.Source 1

  • The SOMECA SOM-271 weighs 930 kg (2,050 lb) unladen.

  • The SOMECA SOM-271 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.

  • The hydraulic pump of the SOMECA SOM-271 delivers 8.0 L/min (2.1 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271”

How does the SOM-271 compare with its class?

  • Limitation:

    A maximum engine torque of 63 N·m is low for its class — 26% below the median of 85.7 N·m across the 32 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Limitation:

    A 24 L fuel tank is low for its class — 37% below the median of 37.9 L across the 58 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Worth knowing:

    An unladen mass of 930 kg is low for its class — 34% below the median of 1,400 kg across the 71 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

Derived by WhichTractor from 71 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1964–1965 SOMECA SOM-271, a 20 hp farm tractor, operator station not recorded — shown as an open platform, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph · operator station not recorded — shown as an open platform

How much horsepower does a SOM-271 have?

The only figure for the SOM-271 is 19.7 hp (14.7 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)
19.7 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271”

What engine is in a SOM-271?

A SOM-271 has an FIAT 614.010, a 2-cylinder 1.14 L diesel engine.

Engine — SOM-271 engine specifications
Make & modelFIAT 614.010
Cylinders2, liquid-cooledSource 2
Displacement69.3 ci · 1.14 L
Max torque46 lb·ft · 63 N·m @ 1,800 rpmSource 2
Electrical system12 VSource 2

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 215/215 DT”

How much will a SOM-271 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the SOM-271 are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — SOM-271 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow2.1 gpm · 8.0 L/min
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Rear PTO540 rpm
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 6 splines

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271”

What transmission does a SOM-271 have?

Transmission specifications for the SOM-271 are below.

Transmission — SOM-271 transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated dry FERODO single-plate clutch
BrakesPedal-operated drum brake acting on differential shafts, designed as steering brake
SteeringMechanically operated worm steering
Top speed14.3 mph · 23 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271”

How much does a SOM-271 weigh?

A SOM-271 weighs 2,050 lb (930 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — SOM-271 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight2,050 lb · 930 kg
Wheelbase66.9 in · 1,700 mm
Length112.2 in · 2,850 mm
Width58.1–78.0 in · 1,475–1,980 mm
Height63.0 in · 1,600 mm
Ground clearance20.5 in · 520 mm
Front track41.3–65.0 in · 1,050–1,650 mm
Rear track43.4–68.0 in · 1,102–1,726 mm
Turning radius, braked9.0 ft · 2.75 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271”

What oil does a SOM-271 take, and how much?

A SOM-271 engine takes 3.5 qt (3.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

SOM-271 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil3.5 qt · 3.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission6.1 qt · 5.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic3.2 qt · 3.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system6.8 qt · 6.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271” · single source, not independently verified

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

Which tractors compare with a SOM-271?

Within 10% of its 19.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the SOMECA SOM-271

Is a SOM-271 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The SOMECA SOM-271 is two-wheel drive (2WD).

What PTO does a SOM-271 have?

A SOM-271 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 215/215 DT”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 271”.

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 215/215 DT — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-108324 · revision 1073290. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: Someca SOM 271 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-121117 · revision 1063517. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document