SAME SAMETTO 18 (DT)
Built: 1957–1960 · Series: Sametto
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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
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 18 hp (13.2 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,150 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 1correct |
| Displacement | 1,140 cm³correct |
| Bore | 110 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 15.5correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,280 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,140 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,340 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,060 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5 V/1 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 5.00-15 ASF (DT: 6.00-16 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 9-24 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 15 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.5 kW/t (13 kW / 1.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 6% 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 SAMETTO 18 (DT) have?
The SAME SAMETTO 18 (DT) delivers 18 hp.
How much does the SAME SAMETTO 18 (DT) weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,060 kg.
What engine does the SAME SAMETTO 18 (DT) have?
1 cylinders, 1,140 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the SAME SAMETTO 18 (DT) go?
Top speed is 15 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the SAME SAMETTO 18 (DT)?
2,280 mm × 1,140 mm × 1,340 mm.
When was the SAME SAMETTO 18 (DT) built?
Production years: 1957–1960.
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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