Compare/SAME Aster 70 vs SAME Explorer 65

SAME Aster 70 vs SAME Explorer 65

Verdict: SAME Aster 70 vs SAME Explorer 65

The SAME Aster 70 and the SAME Explorer 65 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. SAME Aster 70 leads on rated power with 68 hp against 65 hp. SAME Aster 70 is the lighter machine (4,960 kg vs 5,645 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. SAME Aster 70 holds more fuel (81.8 L vs 70.0 L) for longer stints between fills. SAME Aster 70 is the newer design (1989 vs 1983). In short: choose the SAME Aster 70 for outright pulling power, or the SAME Explorer 65 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

68 hp

65 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SAMEReference

With 16.9/14-30 rear tires and 30kph option.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges with additional two-speed mini-reduction range shift in forward.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

81.8 LReference

70.0 LReference

Engine

51.0 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

3.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

103 x 110 mmReference

Power

51.0 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2350Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

15 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

hydraulic dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

50.0 lpmReference

32.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2800 kgReference

3430 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Pressure

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179.3 barReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

224 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

219 cmReference

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Weight

4960 to 5622 poundsReference

5645 to 6439 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9/13-30Reference

16.9/14-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4/11-20. Rear: 14.9/13-30Reference

Front: 12.4/11-24. Rear: 14.9/14-30Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 13.6/12-36Reference

Front: 9.00-16. Rear: 18.4/15-30Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 9.5/9-20. Rear: 14.9/13-24Reference

Front: 12.4/11-24. Rear: 16.9/14-30Reference

2WD Length

334 cmReference

369 cmReference

4WD Length

341 cmReference

361 cmReference

Width

177 cmReference

186 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

51 cmReference

48 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

36 cmReference

40 cmReference

2WD Front tread

127 to 156 cmReference

139 to 199 cmReference

4WD Front tread

139 to 178 cmReference

150 to 210 cmReference

Rear tread

139 to 189 cmReference

139 to 199 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2249 kgReference

2560 kgReference

4WD ROPS

2399 kgReference

2720 kgReference

2WD Cab

2399 kgReference

2760 kgReference

4WD Cab

2550 kgReference

2920 kgReference

Wheelbase

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237 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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64Reference

SAME Aster 70 Height

2WD Hood

141 cmReference

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4WD Hood

140 cmReference

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ROPS

229 cmReference

244 cmReference

Cab

236 cmReference

249 cmReference

Speeds

SAME Explorer 65 Height

Hood

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152 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.