Compare/SAME Aster 60 vs SAME Taurus 60

SAME Aster 60 vs SAME Taurus 60

Verdict: SAME Aster 60 vs SAME Taurus 60

The SAME Aster 60 and the SAME Taurus 60 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. SAME Aster 60 leads on rated power with 59 hp against 58 hp. SAME Aster 60 is the lighter machine (4,960 kg vs 5,512 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. SAME Taurus 60 holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 81.8 L) for longer stints between fills. SAME Aster 60 is the newer design (1989 vs 1978). In short: choose the SAME Aster 60 for outright pulling power, or the SAME Taurus 60 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

SAME

Fit score

Best match

Clear

SAME

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

59 hp

58 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SAMEReference

With 14.9/13-30 rear tires and 30kph option.Reference

air-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

mechanicalReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

81.8 LReference

99.9 LReference

Engine

44.0 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

105 x 120 mmReference

Power

44.0 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

synchronizedReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

14 forward and 7 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

50.0 lpmReference

24.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2800 kgReference

1959 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Pressure

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171.7 barReference

Control

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lower link draft controlReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

231 cmReference

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Weight

4960 to 5291 poundsReference

5512 to 6323 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9/13-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9/13-30Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5/9-24. Rear: 14.9/13-30Reference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4/11-36Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 11.2/10-24. Rear: 12.4/11-36Reference

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2WD Length

318 cmReference

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4WD Length

322 cmReference

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Width

177 cmReference

187 cmReference

2WD Cab Weight

2249 kgReference

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4WD Cab Weight

2399 kgReference

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2WD Ground clearance

51 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

127 to 156 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

139 to 178 cmReference

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Rear tread

139 to 189 cmReference

150 to 189 cmReference

Wheelbase

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209 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9/13-30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2/10-24. Rear: 14.9/13-30 (4WD)Reference

Length

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357 cmReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Front tread

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156 to 183 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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37.5Reference

SAME Aster 60 Height

2WD Hood

141 cmReference

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4WD Hood

137 cmReference

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Cab

234 cmReference

252 cmReference

Speeds

SAME Taurus 60 Height

Hood

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144 cmReference

ROPS

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240 cmReference

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.