Compare/SAME Aster 70 vs SAME Explorer 80C

SAME Aster 70 vs SAME Explorer 80C

Verdict: SAME Aster 70 vs SAME Explorer 80C

The SAME Aster 70 and the SAME Explorer 80C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. SAME Explorer 80C leads on rated power with 69 hp against 68 hp. SAME Explorer 80C is the lighter machine (4,199 kg vs 4,960 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. SAME Explorer 80C holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 81.8 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the SAME Explorer 80C for outright pulling power, or the SAME Aster 70 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

69 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SAMEReference

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

Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

81.8 LReference

99.9 LReference

Engine

51.0 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

Power

51.0 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2350Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

shuttleReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

304.8 mechanical organic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

50.0 lpmReference

40.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

2800 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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51.5 kWReference

Pressure

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175.0 barReference

Valves

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3Reference

Control

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top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2899 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

224 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

219 cmReference

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Weight

4960 to 5622 poundsReference

4199 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

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

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

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

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2WD Length

334 cmReference

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4WD Length

341 cmReference

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Width

177 cmReference

170 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

51 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

36 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

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2WD ROPS

2249 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2399 kgReference

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2WD Cab

2399 kgReference

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4WD Cab

2550 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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164 cmReference

Length

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336 cmReference

Height (hood)

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130 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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55Reference

SAME Aster 70 Height

2WD Hood

141 cmReference

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4WD Hood

140 cmReference

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ROPS

229 cmReference

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Cab

236 cmReference

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Speeds

SAME Explorer 80C Tracks

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.