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SAME HERCULES 160

Built: 1979–1983 · Series: Export

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With the HERCULES 160, SAME offers a model from the Export series. Production: 1979–1983. The engine delivers 159 hp (116.9 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,234 cm³. Torque is 578 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 4,680 mm long, 2,400 mm wide and 2,880 mm high. The unladen weight is 6,150 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,857 mm. Ground clearance is 550 mm. Top speed is 25 km/h. The tank holds 240 litres. Transmission: 12 V/4 R or 24 V/8 R. The engine is air-cooled. Tyres: front 16.9-30 AS, rear 20.8-38 AS. The fuel is diesel. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). The linkage is category II. The PTO runs at 540/1000 rpm. Rated output across the SAME range ranges from 12.5 to 269 hp; the HERCULES 160 sits in the middle of that range with 159 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the Iron 140 below it with 143 hp and the RUBIN 160 above it with 160 hp. Rated output across the SAME range ranges from 12.5 to 269 hp; here the HERCULES 160 sits in the middle of that range with 159 hp. 265 SAME models across 29 series are on record.

SAME Hercules 160 (1979-1983): air-and-oil-cooled six-cylinder standard tractor with 116.9 kW output and 578 Nm of torque from the Export series

The Hercules 160 was built between 1979 and 1983 as part of the Export series from the Italian maker SAME, whose name already points to a focus on international markets beyond Italy.

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The six-cylinder engine runs on a combination of air and oil cooling, displaces 6,234 cm³ and delivers 116.9 kW at 2,200 rpm, equivalent to 159 horsepower, with 578 Nm of torque. With a weight of 6,150 kg, a wheelbase of 2,857 mm and a top speed of 25 km/h, the Hercules 160 belonged to the heavy standard tractors of its time.

Air-and-oil cooling was a characteristic feature of several SAME engines of this generation: instead of a classic water radiator, the engine is cooled by an airstream and an additional oil cooler, simplifying construction and reducing sensitivity to frost. A six-cylinder engine with this cooling method and over six litres of displacement was designed for heavy drawbar work on large arable farms.

When buying a used Hercules 160, the air-and-oil cooling should be checked with particular care, since a fouled cooling airflow or a faulty oil cooler can lead to engine damage more quickly with this system than with classic water cooling. The clutch and gearbox also deserve a test drive under load, since the high torque of these engines places heavy strain on the drivetrain components.

Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells HERCULES 160

Technical data

Engine

Fueldieselcorrect
Power159 hp (116.9 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque578 Nmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement6,234 cm³correct
Coolingair-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length4,680 mmcorrect
Width2,400 mmcorrect
Height2,880 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,857 mmcorrect
Ground clearance550 mmcorrect
Unladen weight6,150 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drivefour-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox12 V/4 R or 24 V/8 Rcorrect
Front tyres16.9-30 AScorrect
Rear tyres20.8-38 AScorrect
Top speed25 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity240 lcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionunit construction (no separate frame)correct

Other data

Linkage categoryCat IIcorrect
PTO speed540/1000 rpmcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 19 kW/t (117 kW / 6.2 t)

Power class: Large (100–180 hp)

Stronger than 85% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the SAME HERCULES 160 have?

The SAME HERCULES 160 delivers 159 hp.

How much does the SAME HERCULES 160 weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,150 kg.

What engine does the SAME HERCULES 160 have?

6 cylinders, 6,234 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the SAME HERCULES 160 go?

Top speed is 25 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the SAME HERCULES 160?

4,680 mm × 2,400 mm × 2,880 mm.

When was the SAME HERCULES 160 built?

Production years: 1979–1983.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
  • Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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