SAME TAURUS 60 (DT)
Built: 1978–1984 · Series: Taurus
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SAME Taurus 60 DT (1978-1984): air-and-oil-cooled three-cylinder all-wheel-drive tractor with 42.7 kW output and 196 Nm of torque from the Taurus series
The Taurus 60 (DT) was built between 1978 and 1984 as part of the Taurus series from the Italian maker SAME. The DT designation in the model name stands for doppia trazione and marks the all-wheel-drive version of this tractor.
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The three-cylinder engine runs on air-and-oil cooling, displaces 3,116 cm³ and delivers 42.7 kW at 2,200 rpm, equivalent to 58 horsepower, with 196 Nm of torque. With a weight of 2,660 kg, a wheelbase of 2,150 mm and a top speed of 25 km/h, the all-wheel-drive system powers all four wheels.
The all-wheel-drive version of a standard tractor considerably improves traction during ploughing and on loose ground compared with the rear-wheel-drive-only version, which is why many Italian makers offered it as a standard DT variant. The air-and-oil cooling of this three-cylinder engine, as with other SAME models of this generation, dispenses with a classic water radiator.
When buying a used Taurus 60 DT, the front axle joints and the transfer case of the all-wheel-drive system should be checked for play and leaks, since these components are placed under particular strain during intensive drawbar work. The air-and-oil cooling also deserves close inspection, since fouled cooling ducts lead to engine damage more quickly with this system than with water cooling. A rust check on the chassis is also worthwhile, since all-wheel-drive tractors of this age often stood in wet field conditions for long periods.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells TAURUS 60 (DT)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 58 hp (42.7 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 196 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,490 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 | 3,560 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,875 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,530 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,150 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 430 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,660 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 14 V/7 Rcorrect |
|---|---|
| Front tyres | 7.50-16 ASF (DT: 11.2-24 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 14.9-30 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.1 kW/t (43 kW / 2.7 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 40% 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 TAURUS 60 (DT) have?
The SAME TAURUS 60 (DT) delivers 58 hp.
How much does the SAME TAURUS 60 (DT) weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,660 kg.
What engine does the SAME TAURUS 60 (DT) have?
3 cylinders, 3,116 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the SAME TAURUS 60 (DT) go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the SAME TAURUS 60 (DT)?
3,560 mm × 1,875 mm × 2,530 mm.
When was the SAME TAURUS 60 (DT) 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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