Someca 500 (TD)
Built: 1971–1973 · Series: GOLD-RIBBON SERIE
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Someca Gold Ribbon: the Fiat range built for export, from the Someca 250 (DT) to the 1300 SUPER (DT), 18.4 to 106.6 kW, two- to six-cylinder engines with water cooling
After 1965, Someca built only Fiat designs under licence. The "Gold Ribbon" range, created for export markets, particularly Britain, bundled these Fiat-based models of the late 1960s and 1970s under Someca's own name and trim.
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The register lists 36 live models, from the Someca 250 (DT) to the 1300 SUPER (DT), built between 1968 and around 1983. Output ranges from 18.4 to 106.6 kW, weight from 1,070 to 5,650 kg, displacement from 1,559 to 7,412 cm3 across two-, three-, four- and six-cylinder engines.
The Gold Ribbon range thus covers practically the entire Fiat-Someca power spectrum of those years, from a compact two-cylinder up to the large six-cylinder 1300 model. Technically, these tractors largely match the equivalent ranges sold in parallel under the Fiat name.
In 1983 Someca was fully absorbed into the Fiatagri division, which became Fiat New Holland in 1993 and later CNH Global — an endpoint that closes out the Gold Ribbon era.
The huge power spread from 18.4 to 106.6 kW means several categories of the ISO 730 three-point linkage occur within the Gold Ribbon range: the small two-cylinder models mostly Category 0 or I, the large six-cylinders already Category II. On a specific example, the actual hitch category should therefore be checked before buying new implements, rather than relying on the model name alone.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Someca Gold Ribbon
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 48 hp (35.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,500 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 160 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,592 cm³correct |
| Bore | 100 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 110 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,025 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,585 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,725 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,920 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,825 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8 V/2 R or 12 V/3 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 6.00-16 ASF (TD: 8.00-20 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 12-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.3 kW/t (35 kW / 1.8 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 32% 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 Someca 500 (TD) have?
The Someca 500 (TD) delivers 48 hp.
How much does the Someca 500 (TD) weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,825 kg.
What engine does the Someca 500 (TD) have?
3 cylinders, 2,592 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Someca 500 (TD) go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Someca 500 (TD)?
3,025 mm × 1,585 mm × 1,725 mm.
When was the Someca 500 (TD) built?
Production years: 1971–1973.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Other models in this series
1000 (TD)
1000 SUPER (TD)
1300 (TD)
1300 SUPER (DT)
250 (DT)
300 (TD)
350 (TD)
350 V
400 (DT)
400 V/E
420 (TD)
440 (TD)
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