- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1964–1965
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. 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-312 specs: hp, weight, years
O.M.-FIAT 605 D 017 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 29.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
29.6 hp
22.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312”, 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
- 3,770 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,984 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 4.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
SOMECA SOM-312 specs: key facts
The SOMECA SOM-312 was built from 1964 to 1965.
The SOMECA SOM-312 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 22.1 kW (29.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The SOMECA SOM-312 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The SOMECA SOM-312 has a O.M.-FIAT 605 D 017 engine, a 4-cylinder 1.90 L diesel unit.
The SOMECA SOM-312 weighs 1,710 kg (3,770 lb) unladen.
The SOMECA SOM-312 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the SOMECA SOM-312 lifts 900 kg (1,984 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the SOMECA SOM-312 delivers 16.5 L/min (4.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312”
How much horsepower does a SOM-312 have?
The only figure for the SOM-312 is 29.6 hp (22.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312”
What engine is in a SOM-312?
A SOM-312 has an O.M.-FIAT 605 D 017, a 4-cylinder 1.90 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | O.M.-FIAT 605 D 017 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 116.0 ci · 1.90 L |
| Max torque | 74 lb·ft · 101 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Electrical system | 24 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312”
How much will a SOM-312 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A SOM-312 lifts 1,984 lb (900 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 4.4 gpm · 16.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,843 psi · 196 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 1,984 lb · 900 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312”
What transmission does a SOM-312 have?
Transmission specifications for the SOM-312 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated two-stage dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated drum brake acting on differential shafts functioning as steering brake |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312”
How much does a SOM-312 weigh?
A SOM-312 weighs 3,770 lb (1,710 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,770 lb · 1,710 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 69.9 in · 1,776 mm |
| Length | 113.4 in · 2,880 mm |
| Width | 62.2–86.6 in · 1,580–2,200 mm |
| Height | 58.7 in · 1,490 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 mm |
| Front track | 51.2–78.7 in · 1,300–2,000 mm |
| Rear track | 47.2–74.8 in · 1,200–1,900 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.8 ft · 3.30 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312”
What oil does a SOM-312 take, and how much?
A SOM-312 engine takes 5.8 qt (5.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.8 qt · 5.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 14.8 qt · 14.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 3.7 qt · 3.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Someca SOM 312” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a SOM-312?
Within 10% of its 29.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault Super 429.6 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1965Side by side with the SOM-312 →
- Renault Super 4-D29.6 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1968Side by side with the SOM-312 →
- Warchalowski WT-3029.6 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1968Side by side with the SOM-312 →
- Warchalowski WT-30B29.6 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1969Side by side with the SOM-312 →
- Warchalowski WT-33B29.6 hp engine, claimed · 1962Side by side with the SOM-312 →
- International Harvester FU-23729.6 hp engine, claimed · 1961Side by side with the SOM-312 →
Common questions about the SOMECA SOM-312
Is a SOM-312 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The SOMECA SOM-312 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a SOM-312 have?
A SOM-312 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 SOM 312”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Someca SOM 312 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-121119 · revision 1063521. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document