SAME MINITAURUS 60
Built: 1978–1984 · Series: Minitaurus
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SAME Minitaurus 60 (1978-1984): air-and-oil-cooled three-cylinder farm tractor with 44.1 kW output and 220 Nm of torque from the Minitaurus series
The Minitaurus 60 was built between 1978 and 1984 as part of the Minitaurus series from the Italian maker SAME and belonged to the more compact standard tractors of its power class.
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The three-cylinder engine runs on air-and-oil cooling, displaces 3,116 cm³ and delivers 44.1 kW at 2,200 rpm, equivalent to 60 horsepower, with 220 Nm of torque. With a weight of 2,190 kg, a wheelbase of 2,140 mm and a top speed of 25 km/h, the Minitaurus 60 was built for versatile fieldwork on medium-sized holdings.
The air-and-oil cooling of this three-cylinder engine dispenses with a classic water radiator, instead cooling the engine through an airstream combined with an oil cooler; this concept, common at SAME, simplifies construction and makes the engine immune to frost damage in the cooling system. Torque of 220 Nm at a moderate displacement provides sufficient pulling power for everyday fieldwork.
When buying a used Minitaurus 60, the air-and-oil cooling is a key thing to check: fouled cooling air ducts or a leaking oil cooler lead to engine damage more quickly with this system than with water cooling. The clutch and gearbox should also be checked for clean shifting and wear. An oil-change log also gives useful clues as to whether the longer maintenance intervals typical of air-cooled engines were actually observed by previous owners.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells MINITAURUS 60
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 60 hp (44.1 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 220 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,350 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 3,116 cm³correct |
| Bore | 105 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17correct |
| Injection pressure | 198 barcorrect |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,500 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,875 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,310 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,140 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 420 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,190 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 14 V/7 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 14correct |
| Reverse gears | 7correct |
| Front tyres | 7.50-16 ASF (DT: 11.2-24 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 14.9-30 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 100 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpmcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.1 kW/t (44 kW / 2.2 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 41% 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 MINITAURUS 60 have?
The SAME MINITAURUS 60 delivers 60 hp.
How much does the SAME MINITAURUS 60 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,190 kg.
What engine does the SAME MINITAURUS 60 have?
3 cylinders, 3,116 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the SAME MINITAURUS 60 go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the SAME MINITAURUS 60?
3,500 mm × 1,875 mm × 2,310 mm.
When was the SAME MINITAURUS 60 built?
Production years: 1978–1984.
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.
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