Compare/SAME Explorer II 80 vs SAME Mercury 85

SAME Explorer II 80 vs SAME Mercury 85

Verdict: SAME Explorer II 80 vs SAME Mercury 85

The SAME Explorer II 80 and the SAME Mercury 85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. SAME Explorer II 80 leads on rated power with 79 hp against 78 hp. SAME Explorer II 80 is the lighter machine (6,791 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 II 80 is the newer design (1989 vs 1981). In short: choose the SAME Explorer II 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

SAME

Fit score

Best match

Clear

SAME

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

79 hp

78 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SAMEReference

air-cooled inlineReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

5680

similar AGCO Allis modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

110.1 LReference

120.0 LReference

Engine

59.0 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Displacement

4.0 LReference

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

105 x 120 mmReference

Power

59.0 kWReference

61.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2270Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

40 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

Syncro PowerReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

synchronizedReference

Pump flow

42.0 lpmReference

40.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

3450 kgReference

3700 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000E@1913Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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58.2 kWReference

Control

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position, float and depth controlReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

241 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

231 cmReference

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Weight

6791 to 7385 poundsReference

6856 to 7848 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9/14-34Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. 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: 10.00-16. Rear: 13.6/12-38Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 12.4/11-28. Rear: 13.6/12-38Reference

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2WD Length

367 cmReference

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4WD Length

377 cmReference

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Width

205 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height (hood)

162 cmReference

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Height (cab)

259 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3080 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3349 kgReference

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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

162 to 182 cmReference

163 to 180 cmReference

Rear tread

150 to 210 cmReference

150 to 199 cmReference

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

2WD ROPS

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3109 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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3559 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery AH

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110Reference

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.