SAME Diamond 260
The SAME Diamond 260 is a tractor produced by Same. It is equipped with a 436.05 ci 7.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 260 hp / 193.9 kW. Transmission: ZF T 7300. Operating weight: 18629 lbs 8450 kg.
Overview
![]() | 1999 - 2004
Diamond SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Diamond Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | SAME |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Variants | |
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Agrotron 260 | similar Deutz-Fahr model |
Victory 260 | similar Lamborghini model |
SAME Diamond 260 Engine | |
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SAME 7.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 145.3 gal
550.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
SAME Diamond 260 Transmission | |
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40-speed four-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
SAME Diamond 260 Power | |
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Engine | 260 hp
193.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | pneumatic |
hydraulic OptOptional | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pump flow | 31.7 gpm
120.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 23149 lbs
10500 kg |
Front Hitch | II OptOptional |
Front lift | 11244 lbs
5100 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 121.5 inches
308 cm |
Weight | 18629 lbs
8450 kg |
Front tire | 520/70R34 |
Rear tire | 620/70R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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Agrotron 230-260 published in 1998, by Deutz-Fahr | |
Diamond 230 - 260 published in 1999, by SAME |
Engine
Engine Detail — 436.05 ci / 7.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | SAME BF6M 1013 FC |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 436.05 ci
7.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.12 inches
108 x 130 mm |
Power | 260 hp
193.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 2350 |
Torque | 745 lb-ft
1010.2 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1350 |
Starter type | electric |
SAME Diamond 260 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — ZF T 7300
Transmission | ZF T 7300 |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 40 forward and reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Six gear, plus four in the creeper range, with four-speed power shift per gear. Power shuttle. | |
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Dimensions
SAME Diamond 260 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 520/70R34. Rear: 620/70R42 |
Optional tires (ag) | Front: 600/70R30. Rear: 710/70R38 |
Front: 520/70R38. Rear: | |
Front: 650/85R38. Rear: | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 121.5 inches
308 cm |
Length | 171.7 inches
436 cm |
202 inches*With hitch
513 cm | |
Width | 98 inches*Minimum width.
248 cm |
Height (cab) | 127 inches
322 cm |
Shipping weight | 18629 lbs
8450 kg |
Ground clearance | 23.6 inches
59 cm |
Front tread | 70.9 to 78.7 inches
180 to 199 cm |
Rear tread | 70.9 to 78.7 inches
180 to 199 cm |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Same Diamond 260 based on its 260 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Same Diamond 260.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.7 hrs
Approximately 10.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (145.3 gal / 550 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Same Diamond 260 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Same Diamond 260.
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