SOMECA
SOMECA Som 55
The SOMECA Som 55 is a farm tractor produced from 1961 to 1963 by SOMECA in France. It features a Fiat 4.2L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 55 hp (41.0 kW). The tractor has a 14-speed Amplicouple transmission with 14 forward and 4 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with disc brakes and an open operator station. The hydraulic system has a pump flow of 5.7 gpm (21.6 lpm). The rear tractor hitch is type II with position and draft control and a rear lift capacity of 2646 lbs (1200 kg). The rear PTO is independent and runs at 540 rpm. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 79.9 inches (202 cm), length of 140.9 inches (357 cm), width of 68.9 inches (175 cm), and weight of 5776 lbs (2619 kg). Tires are 6.50-20 front and 14-30 or 12-38 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power55 hp
Founded1961 - 1963
ModelSom 55
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for SOMECA Som 55
Power
| Engine | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
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Tires
| Ag rear | 14-30, 12-38 |
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| Ag front | 6.50-20 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | Fiat CO1 D/55 |
| Power | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 23.3 gal (88.2 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1750 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.13x4.72 inches (105 x 120 mm) |
| Compression | 15:1 |
| Displacement | 253.6 ci (4.2 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 68.9 inches (175 cm) |
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| Length | 140.9 inches (357 cm) |
| Weight | 5776 lbs (2619 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 79.9 inches (202 cm) |
| Rear tread | 51.2 to 78.7 inches (130 to 199 cm) |
| Front tread | 51.2 to 66.9 inches (130 to 169 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 72.5 inches (184 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 5.7 gpm (21.6 lpm) |
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Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Built in | France |
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| Years made | 1961 - 1963 |
| Manufacturer | SOMECA |
Transmission
| Type | Amplicouple |
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| Gears | 14 forward and 4 reverse |
| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges with additional seventh gear available in both ranges. Amplicouple provides an additional low range for each gear. |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear Type | II |
| Rear lift | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |