Compare/Porsche Junior vs Samson M

Porsche Junior vs Samson M

Verdict: Porsche Junior vs Samson M

The Porsche Junior and the Samson M are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Samson M is the lighter machine (1,496 kg vs 2,115 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Porsche Junior is the newer design (1957 vs 1918). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Porsche

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Samson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

11 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

PorscheReference

SamsonReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

11.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

6.9 kWReference

8.7 kWReference

Displacement

0.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 116 mmReference

102 x 140 mmReference

Power

11.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

1100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Power at rated engine speed

8.4 kWReference

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Max power

6.9 kWReference

8.7 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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8.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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14.2 kWReference

Plows

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2 (14-inch)Reference

Belt (tested)

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12.8 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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12.8 kWReference

Transmission

ZFReference

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Type

gearReference

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Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

8.4 kWReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Engine RPM

540@2000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

7.8 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

182 cmReference

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Weight

2115 to 2575 poundsReference

1496 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

8-24Reference

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Ag front

4.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

9-24Reference

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Length

284 cmReference

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Height

153 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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Front tread

127 to 165 cmReference

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Rear tread

127 to 165 cmReference

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Shipping

959 kgReference

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Operating

1168 kgReference

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Ballasted

1533 kgReference

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Capacities

Diameter

17 cmReference

45 cmReference

Width

146 cmReference

15 cmReference

RPM

1833Reference

375Reference

Test results

Fuel use

3.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1125 kgReference

884 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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8.7 l/hourReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.