SAME Sametto 120 – specifications
Series: Sametto
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The SAME Sametto 120 is a small single-cylinder tractor from the Italian maker SAME of Treviglio, which appeared in 1959. It belongs to the Sametto family, with which SAME opened up the small-tractor market for Italy. The word Sametto can be read as little SAME.
The engine displaces 1,245 cm³ and delivers 21 PS (15.4 kW) at a rated 2,000 rpm. A single cylinder with a long stroke is simple in construction, easy to maintain and suited to even pull when ploughing small plots. The gearbox with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear (5 V/1 R) covers plough, harrow and haulage, and the top speed is 16 km/h. At only 1,340 mm high the Sametto 120 passes under fruit trees and through low barn doors, which mattered on small farms in Italy.
In the SAME range the Sametto 120 was the small model for farms switching from horse teams to a tractor. It worked on vineyards, orchards and vegetable plots and on family farms, where broad usefulness counted for more than output.
SAME Sametto series: compact small tractors of the 1950s and 1960s from Treviglio, six versions with and without DT four-wheel drive, 13.2 to 19.1 kW (18 to 26 hp) from one- to two-cylinder engines
The Sametto series belongs, at SAME of Treviglio, to the small field tractors of the 1950s and 1960s; the models Sametto 18, Sametto V and Sametto 120 were each also offered in a version with the DT suffix, which in Italian nomenclature stands for Doppia Trazione, meaning four-wheel drive. The series was among the brand's first compact post-war tractors.
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The register lists 6 versions with 13.2 to 19.1 kW, or 18 to 26 hp, from one- to two-cylinder engines of 1,140 to 1,700cc, kerb weights from 1,020 to 1,330 kg, lengths from 2,280 to 2,410 mm, widths from 1,140 to 1,380 mm, heights from 1,200 to 1,340 mm and rated speeds from 2,000 to 2,150 rpm.
As a compact small tractor, the Sametto series was designed for smaller Italian farms as well as orchards and vineyards, where low weight and manoeuvrability mattered more than high engine power; the four-wheel-drive DT versions were additionally suited to hilly terrain. Their compact size also made them handy for towing small trailers and carts around the farmyard.
When buying such older small tractors, check clutch and gearbox condition, one- or two-cylinder engine oil-tightness, the function of the four-wheel drive on DT versions, and corrosion on the chassis and bodywork; spare parts for this early SAME series today are mostly found only through specialist vintage vehicle dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: SAME Sametto, SAME (SDF Group, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 21 hp (15.4 kW)correct |
|---|---|
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 1,245 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Height | 1,340 mmcorrect |
|---|
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 5 V/1 Rcorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Top speed | 16 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the SAME Sametto 120 have?
The SAME Sametto 120 delivers 21 hp.
What engine does the SAME Sametto 120 have?
1 cylinders, 1,245 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the SAME Sametto 120 go?
Top speed is 16 km/h.
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.
- 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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Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved September 2026) · asimusei.it (retrieved October 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · Data sources and cross-checks
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