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SAME 265

Production years: 1994–1998 • Assembly plant: Treviglio, Bergamo, Italy

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Engine horsepower
263 HP
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Displacement
8.3 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
Power shift (18F/9R)
Operating weight
8,991 kg
19,822 lbs

Sources and field evidence

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

ARCHIVE SPEC4WD
263HP
SAME265
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High-Draft Row-Crop Flagship
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 24% of all indexed machinery
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Specific Output
31.7 HP/L
Turbocharged
Traction Ratio
34.2 kg/HP
Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
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Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Cummins 6CTA8.3
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
263 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (SAME specification)
Cylinders
6
Displacement
8.3 L (504.5 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.4882x5.31 inches 114 x 135 mm
Rated RPM
2000 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Power shift (18F/9R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
18 forward / 9 reverse
Drive system
4WD
Wheelbase
116.1 in
Front tire
480/70R30
Rear tire
580/70R42
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
ASABE EP496 Engineering Matcher

Implement Draft & Ballast Matcher

Simulate draft resistance, drawbar power transfer, and optimal axle weight distribution for SAME 265.

Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(131%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • High-Speed Compact Disk Harrow
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 8 MPH131% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")263 HP◄ 12,571 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 268.2 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 30 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)30 ft Width
12 ft WidthDefault: 3050 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"7"
Target Operating Field Speed8.0 mph (12.9 km/h)
6 mphRated: 8 mph10.5 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output343.8 HP / 263 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
12,571 lbs
Drawbar Power
268.2 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for High-Speed Compact Disk Harrow (115 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 26,760 lbs
(Est. Structural Cap)
Capped at Estimated Structural Ceiling (26,760 lbs)

Theoretical draft formula suggests 30,245 lbs. Official manufacturer GVWR is unrecorded for this catalog entry, so target weight is constrained to an engineering structural estimate (~135% of base operating weight) to prevent chassis overload.

Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
4,613 kg (10,169 lbs)7,526 kg (16,591 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+6,938 lbs (3,147 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
12.2 gal/h
46.2 L/hr (est. $47/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (343.8 HP) exceeds rated power (263 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Tractor is currently light for this heavy draft tool. Add ~3147 kg (6,938 lbs) ballast to prevent tire slip and premature wear.

Target ballast is capped at 26,760 lbs based on structural engineering estimate (~135% base weight; official manufacturer GVWR unrecorded). Avoid adding excess ballast beyond this benchmark to protect axle bearings and chassis.

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Algorithmic resale estimate for SAME 265 (1994)

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
Empirical model calibrated against dealer & auction lots
Estimated Fair Market Value
$36,587
Basis: 263 HP • 32 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$30,001 – $33,660
Dealer Retail Asking
$38,416 – $43,173
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$34,758
Year 2028
$33,020
Year 2029
$31,369

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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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