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SOMECA DA 50

The SOMECA DA 50 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1952 to 1955 in Saint-Denis, France. It features a 3.8L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with direct injection and a 5-speed mechanical dry disc clutch transmission. The tractor offers 26 hp claimed drawbar power and 35 hp claimed belt power, with tested power outputs higher. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical drum brakes, and an open operator station. The DA 50 includes a 540 RPM rear PTO and hydraulic pump flow of 1.9 gpm. Dimensions include a 74.8 inch wheelbase and operating weight around 4740 lbs. Tire options include 6.00-19 and 5.50-20 front tires and 12-24 and 12-28 rear tires. Electrical system uses 2 six-volt batteries with negative ground.
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Power38 hp[B]
Founded1952 - 1955
ModelDA 50

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for SOMECA DA 50

Power

Belt (tested):38.94 hp (29.0 kW)
Belt (claimed):35 hp (26.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested):33.37 hp (24.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):26 hp (19.4 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:12-24, 12-28
Ag front:6.00-19, 5.50-20

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:OM Milano COD/40
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Starter:electric
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:1500
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.937x4.724 inches (100 x 120 mm)
Fuel system:direct injection
Displacement:230 ci (3.8 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:18 qts (17.0 L)
Compression ratio:16:1

Dimensions

Length:116.5 inches (295 cm)
Wheelbase:74.8 inches (189 cm)
Rear tread:57.1 to 75.6 inches (145 to 192 cm)
Height (hood):61 inches (154 cm)
Shipping weight:4586 lbs (2080 kg)
Operating weight:4740 lbs (2150 kg)
Height (steering wheel):73.2 inches (185 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery volts:6

Hydraulics

Pump flow:1.9 gpm (7.2 lpm)

Production

Type:Standard-tread tractor
Built in:Saint-Denis, France
Years produced:1952 - 1955

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:mechanical dry disc

Other features

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical drum brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

Engine RPM:540@1421
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)