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SAME Aster 70

Production years: 1989–1996 • Assembly plant: Treviglio, Bergamo, Italy

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Engine horsepower
68.4 HP
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Displacement
3 L
3-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
Partially synchronized (16-speed)
Operating weight
N/A
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ARCHIVE SPEC4WD
68HP
SAMEAster 70
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Specific Output
22.8 HP/L
Turbocharged
Traction Ratio
—
Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
SAME 1000.3 AT
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
68.4 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (SAME specification)
Cylinders
3
Displacement
3 L (183 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.134x4.54 inches 105 x 115 mm
Rated RPM
2350 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Partially synchronized (16-speed)
Gears (forward / reverse)
16 forward
Drive system
4WD
Wheelbase
86.4 in
Front tire
7.50-16
Rear tire
14.9/13-30
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
II
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(255%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH255% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")68.4 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 Output174.7 HP / 68.4 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 (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 6,840 lbs
Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
1,179 kg (2,599 lbs)1,924 kg (4,241 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+342 lbs (155 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
3.2 gal/h
12.1 L/hr (est. $12/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (174.7 HP) exceeds rated power (68.4 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
$6,457
Basis: 68.4 HP • 37 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$5,295 – $5,940
Dealer Retail Asking
$6,780 – $7,619
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$6,134
Year 2028
$5,827
Year 2029
$5,536

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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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