SAME Lamborghini Hürlimann EXPLORER 90 (DT)
Built: 1986–1990 · Series: EXPLORER-Baureihe
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Explorer series: mid-range from the SLH group, from the EXPLORER 60 (DT) to the EXPLORER 90 II (DT), 44.1 to 66.2 kW, three- and four-cylinder engines with air-oil cooling
The Explorer series was created within the SAME-Lamborghini-Hürlimann (SLH) group, formed in 1979, as a compact mid-range line sharing engine and transmission technology across the group's brands. It was built from 1986 to 1998 across two generations (I and II).
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The register lists 8 live models, from the EXPLORER 60 (DT) to the EXPLORER 90 II (DT), with outputs from 44.1 to 66.2 kW, weights from 2,540 to 3,110 kg, and displacement from 3,000 to 4,000 cm3, across three- and four-cylinder engines.
Like many SLH-era ranges, the Explorer series used group-standard engines with displacement growing in steps across the range — a typical feature of the modularisation SAME pursued after taking over Lamborghini and Hürlimann.
In 1995 the group became part of SAME Deutz-Fahr (SDF), under which each individual brand continues to be run today.
The Explorer engine's standard air-oil cooling needs no radiator, coolant or water pump, making it immune to frost damage and coolant leaks, but it does require a clean, well-ventilated cooling fan whose intakes must be kept clear on dusty jobs. Buyers of a used example should check for dirt build-up on the fan housing and oil-cooler fins, since inadequate cooling airflow leads to overheating on these engines, and a warped cylinder head is an expensive repair on an engine this age.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: SAME-Lamborghini-Hürlimann Explorer-Baureihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 90 hp (66.2 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,500 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 304 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,355 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,000 cm³correct |
| Bore | 105 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 115.5 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17.1correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,687 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,870 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,593 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,415 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 520 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12 V/12 R, 16 V/16 R and 15 V/15 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-18 ASF (DT: 14.9-24 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 16.9-34 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 22.1 kW/t (66 kW / 3 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 61% 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 Lamborghini Hürlimann EXPLORER 90 (DT) have?
The SAME Lamborghini Hürlimann EXPLORER 90 (DT) delivers 90 hp.
How much does the SAME Lamborghini Hürlimann EXPLORER 90 (DT) weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,000 kg.
What engine does the SAME Lamborghini Hürlimann EXPLORER 90 (DT) have?
4 cylinders, 4,000 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the SAME Lamborghini Hürlimann EXPLORER 90 (DT) go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the SAME Lamborghini Hürlimann EXPLORER 90 (DT)?
3,687 mm × 1,870 mm × 2,593 mm.
When was the SAME Lamborghini Hürlimann EXPLORER 90 (DT) built?
Production years: 1986–1990.
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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Other models in this series
EXPLORER 60 (DT)
EXPLORER 60 II (DT)
EXPLORER 70 (DT)
EXPLORER 70 II (DT)
EXPLORER 80 (DT)
EXPLORER 80 II (DT)
EXPLORER 90 II (DT)
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