SOMECA
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.
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) |
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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) |