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SAME 240

Production years: 1958–1963 • Assembly plant: Treviglio, Bergamo, Italy

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Engine horsepower
42 HP
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Displacement
2.5 L
2-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
Unknown
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Operating weight
1,826 kg
4,026 lbs

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Catalog Archive: Baseline specifications compiled from historical manufacturer archives and equipment registries. Laboratory test report verification in progress.

ARCHIVE SPECUnknown
42HP
SAME240
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Compact / Sub-Compact Yard
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Specific Output
16.8 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
43.5 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
SAME DA 1152
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
42 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (SAME specification)
Cylinders
2
Displacement
2.5 L (151.9 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.528x4.724 inches 115 x 120 mm
Rated RPM
2000 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
N/A
Gears (forward / reverse)
6 forward / 1 reverse
Drive system
Unknown
Wheelbase
N/A
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
11-28
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(464%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH464% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")42 HP◄ 7,301 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 136.3 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 42 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)42 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output194.7 HP / 42 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
7,301 lbs
Drawbar Power
136.3 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 4,200 lbs
Factory Drive Type is Unknown (Not Specified)

Ballast distribution and traction efficiency depend directly on chassis drive type. Please select your tractor's configuration:

Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
533 kg (1,176 lbs)1,372 kg (3,024 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+174 lbs (79 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
1.9 gal/h
7.2 L/hr (est. $7/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (194.7 HP) exceeds rated power (42 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$1,892
Basis: 42 HP • 68 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,551 – $1,741
Dealer Retail Asking
$1,987 – $2,233
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$1,797
Year 2028
$1,708
Year 2029
$1,622

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SAME

Italy • 176 Models

SAME, an acronym for Società Accomandita Motori Endotermici, is a distinguished Italian manufacturer of agricultural machinery, with a particular focus on tractors and front loaders. The company was established in 1942 in Treviglio, a city in the Bergamo province of Italy, by the entrepreneurial brothers Francesco and Eugenio Cassani. This makes SAME one of the pioneering companies in the Italian tractor industry, with a history spanning over eight decades. The brand has built its reputation on the quality and reliability of its machinery, which has been a staple in the agricultural sector. SAME's commitment to innovation and engineering excellence has positioned it as a significant player in the global market for agricultural equipment. While the company has evolved over the years, it has maintained its dedication to producing robust and efficient tractors and front loaders, which are highly regarded by farmers and agricultural professionals worldwide.

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