SAME Samecar Elefante
Built: 1965–1966 · Series: Samecar
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SAME Samecar: collective page of tractor-based transport and utility vehicles from the 1960s, from the compact Elefante to the industrial eight-cylinder Toro DT version, 42 to 178 hp
Samecar was the utility-vehicle arm of SAME in Treviglio and in the 1960s built tractor-based transport vehicles, from the compact Elefante to the heavy industrial Toro DT version with an eight-cylinder engine. This vehicle category combined a farm tractor's drivetrain with a lorry-like chassis for hauling goods.
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The register lists 3 versions with 42 to 178 hp from two-cylinder or V8 diesel engines of 2,500 to 9,960 cm³; the heaviest industrial version, the Toro DT, weighs around 9,835 kg unladen, lengths run from 4,330 to 5,180 mm, widths from 2,000 to 2,400 mm, at a height of 2,300 mm and a rated speed of 2,300 rpm.
Tractor-based transport vehicles such as the Samecar filled a niche in post-war Italy between the classic lorry and the farm tractor, and were used to haul materials on industrial sites and large estates where the tractor's rugged drivetrain was valued. and were built in far smaller numbers than SAME's regular tractor lines.
On these rare vehicles, buying used means checking the condition of the respective diesel engine and clutch, the frame and load bed for rust and wear, and the brakes and steering; spare parts for this small range are now mainly available through specialists and the used-parts market. Given the small numbers built, it is also worth checking the condition and history of the individual vehicle before buying.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: SAME Samecar
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 178 hpcorrect |
| Power | 178 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 9,960 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,180 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,835 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | mit Supergruppengetriebe 16 Vor- und 8 RW-Gängecorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 16correct |
| Reverse gears | 8correct |
| Top speed | 62 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.3 kW/t (131 kW / 9.8 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 89% 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 Samecar Elefante have?
The SAME Samecar Elefante delivers 178 hp.
How much does the SAME Samecar Elefante weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,835 kg.
What engine does the SAME Samecar Elefante have?
8 cylinders, 9,960 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the SAME Samecar Elefante go?
Top speed is 62 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the SAME Samecar Elefante?
5,180 mm × 2,400 mm.
When was the SAME Samecar Elefante built?
Production years: 1965–1966.
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.
- 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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