Compare/SAME Dorado 85 vs SAME Explorer3 85

SAME Dorado 85 vs SAME Explorer3 85

Verdict: SAME Dorado 85 vs SAME Explorer3 85

The SAME Dorado 85 and the SAME Explorer3 85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. SAME Explorer3 85 leads on rated power with 85 hp against 83 hp. SAME Dorado 85 is the lighter machine (5,490 kg vs 8,047 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. SAME Explorer3 85 holds more fuel (160.1 L vs 90.1 L) for longer stints between fills. SAME Explorer3 85 is the newer design (2004 vs 2000). In short: choose the SAME Explorer3 85 for outright pulling power, or the SAME Dorado 85 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

SAME

Fit score

Best match

Clear

SAME

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

83 hp

85 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SAMEReference

Five gears in two ranges with two-speed high/low. Optional creeper range provides 30 forward speeds.Reference

Five synchronized gears in three ranges with three-speed power shift. Optional creeper range provides 60 speeds. Optional power shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

—

pneumaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

90.1 LReference

160.1 LReference

Engine

61.9 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

105 x 116 mmReference

Power

61.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2350Reference

2300Reference

Torque

310.0 NmReference

325.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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63.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

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60.4 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage IIReference

Rated Power (net)

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60.4 kWReference

Rated Power (gross)

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63.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Gears

45 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

AgroshiftReference

Type

three-speed power shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

48.1 lpmReference

54.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

3601 kgReference

4799 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

223 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

218 cmReference

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Weight

5490 to 6371 poundsReference

8047 to 8378 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

14.9R24Reference

2WD Rear tire

480/70R30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 480/70R30Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 320/70R20. Rear: 480/70R30Reference

Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 320/70R24. Rear: 13.6R36Reference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 13.6R36Reference

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Length

385 cmReference

376 cmReference

Width

207 cmReference

195 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

40 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

130 to 180 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

144 to 173 cmReference

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Rear tread

159 to 191 cmReference

150 to 210 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2490 kgReference

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2WD Cab

2659 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

2720 kgReference

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4WD Cab

2889 kgReference

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Steering wheel

175 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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235 cmReference

4WD Rear tire

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16.9R34Reference

Height (ROPS)

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269 cmReference

Height (cab)

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262 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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3650 kgReference

Cab Weight

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3800 kgReference

Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

Front tread

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143 to 214 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

SAME Dorado 85 Height

Hood

152 cmReference

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ROPS

242 cmReference

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Cab

244 cmReference

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Speeds

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.