Compare/SAME Explorer 90C vs SAME Mercury 85

SAME Explorer 90C vs SAME Mercury 85

Verdict: SAME Explorer 90C vs SAME Mercury 85

The SAME Explorer 90C and the SAME Mercury 85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. SAME Mercury 85 leads on rated power with 78 hp against 76 hp. SAME Explorer 90C is the lighter machine (4,803 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 Explorer 90C holds more fuel (149.9 L vs 120.0 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the SAME Mercury 85 for outright pulling power, or the SAME Explorer 90C 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

76 hp

78 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SAMEReference

Reverse speeds are 15% faster than forward.Reference

air-cooled inlineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

spur gearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

149.9 LReference

120.0 LReference

Engine

65.6 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Displacement

4.0 LReference

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

105 x 120 mmReference

Power

65.6 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2270Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

shuttleReference

synchronizedReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

58.2 kWReference

Pressure

175.0 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

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Pump flow

40.1 lpmReference

40.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

position, float and depth controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2899 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

304.8 mechanical organic discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Rear lift

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3700 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

164 cmReference

231 cmReference

Weight

4803 kgReference

6856 to 7848 poundsReference

Length

337 cmReference

397 cmReference

Height (hood)

133 cmReference

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Front tire

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7.50-18Reference

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

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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53 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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48 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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160 to 219 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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163 to 180 cmReference

Rear tread

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150 to 199 cmReference

2WD ROPS

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3109 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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3559 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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110Reference

SAME Explorer 90C Tracks

Width

169 cmReference

243 cmReference

Speeds

SAME Mercury 85 Height

Hood

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160 cmReference

ROPS

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264 cmReference

Cab

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1039 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.