SOMECA DA 50
The SOMECA DA 50 is a tractor produced by Someca. It is equipped with a 230 ci 3.8 L engine. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4586 to 4740 pounds.
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4740 lbs
2150 kg
Overview
 | 1952 - 1955
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | SOMECA |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Saint-Denis, France | |
SOMECA DA 50 Engine | |
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OM Milano 3.8L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
SOMECA DA 50 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
SOMECA DA 50 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 26 hp
19.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 33.37 hp
24.9 kW |
Belt (tested) | 38.94 hp
29.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 1.9 gpm
7.2 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1421 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 74.8 inches
189 cm |
Weight | 4586 to 4740 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-19 |
Rear tire | 12-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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The tractor for medium sized farms published in 1952, by SOMECA | |
DA50 published in 1952, by SOMECA | |
DA50 and suitable tools published in 1952, by SOMECA | |
Operator's Manual DA50 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 230 ci / 3.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | OM Milano COD/40 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 230 ci
3.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.724 inches
100 x 120 mm |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 18 qts
17.0 L |
SOMECA DA 50 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
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Dimensions
SOMECA DA 50 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-19 |
Ag rear | 12-24 |
Ag front | 5.50-20 |
Ag rear | 12-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 74.8 inches
189 cm |
Length | 116.5 inches
295 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 73.2 inches
185 cm |
Height (hood) | 61 inches
154 cm |
Shipping weight | 4586 lbs
2080 kg |
Operating weight | 4740 lbs
2150 kg |
Rear tread | 57.1 to 75.6 inches
145 to 192 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 495 | |
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Diesel 5-speed 2WD
June 8 - 13, 1953
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 495 file | |
Belt power (max) | 38.94 hp
29.0 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.5 gal/hour
9.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 33.37 hp
24.9 kW |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4715 lbs
2138 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Photos
SOMECA DA 50 tractor photo
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Someca DA 50.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Someca DA 50 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Someca DA 50.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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