Compare/SAME Explorer 80 vs SAME Mercury 85

SAME Explorer 80 vs SAME Mercury 85

Verdict: SAME Explorer 80 vs SAME Mercury 85

The SAME Explorer 80 and the SAME Mercury 85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. SAME Explorer 80 leads on rated power with 80 hp against 78 hp. SAME Explorer 80 is the lighter machine (6,173 kg vs 6,856 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. SAME Mercury 85 holds more fuel (120.0 L vs 110.1 L) for longer stints between fills. SAME Explorer 80 is the newer design (1986 vs 1981). In short: choose the SAME Explorer 80 for outright pulling power, or the SAME Mercury 85 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

80 hp

78 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SAMEReference

Five gears (1-5) in four ranges.Reference

air-cooled inlineReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

120.0 LReference

Engine

59.7 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Displacement

4.0 LReference

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 116 mmReference

105 x 120 mmReference

Power

59.7 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2270Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

179.4 barReference

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Pump flow

36.0 lpmReference

40.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position, float and depth controlReference

Rear lift

3430 kgReference

3700 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulic dry discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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58.2 kWReference

Type

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synchronizedReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

241 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

231 cmReference

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Weight

6173 to 7275 poundsReference

6856 to 7848 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9/14-34Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9/14-34Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9/13-24. Rear: 16.9/14-34Reference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 18.4/15-34Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 13.6/12-28. Rear: 14.9/13-38Reference

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2WD Length

368 cmReference

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4WD Length

373 cmReference

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Width

186 cmReference

243 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

52 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

44 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

139 to 199 cmReference

160 to 219 cmReference

4WD Front tread

160 to 180 cmReference

163 to 180 cmReference

Rear tread

150 to 210 cmReference

150 to 199 cmReference

2WD ROPS

2800 kgReference

3109 kgReference

2WD Cab

3000 kgReference

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4WD ROPS

3099 kgReference

3559 kgReference

4WD Cab

3299 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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231 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9/14-34 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 16.9/14-34 (4WD)Reference

Length

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397 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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53 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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48 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

64Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery AH

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110Reference

SAME Explorer 80 Height

2WD Hood

164 cmReference

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4WD Hood

162 cmReference

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ROPS

254 cmReference

264 cmReference

Cab

259 cmReference

1039 cmReference

Speeds

SAME Mercury 85 Height

Hood

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160 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.