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SOMECA DA 50

SOMECA DA 50 — Standard-tread tractor · 26 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The SOMECA DA 50 is a tractor with a rated power output of 26 hp, categorising it at the lower end of its class in terms of power. Manufactured from 1952 to 1955, the DA 50 is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine linked to a 5-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. The operating weight of the DA 50 ranges from 4586 to 4740 pounds, and it is suitable for use on areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
26 hp
Max power
24.9 kW
Weight
4586 to 4740 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
58 rows
Recorded power
26 hp
Recorded weight
2080 kg
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1952-1955
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerSOMECAReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Saint-Denis, FranceReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

OM Milano 3.8L 4-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (claimed)19.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)26.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)24.9 kWReference
Belt (tested)29.0 kWReference
OM Milano COD/40Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 120 mmReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression16:1Reference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity17.0 LReference
Belt power (max)29.0 kWReference
Max power24.9 kWReference

Transmission

5-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchmechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow7.2 lpmReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1421Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase189 cmReference
Weight4586 to 4740 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-19Reference
Rear tire12-24Reference
Ag front6.00-19Reference
Ag rear12-24Reference
Ag front5.50-20Reference
Ag rear12-28Reference
Length295 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)185 cmReference
Height (hood)154 cmReference
Shipping weight2080 kgReference
Operating weight2150 kgReference
Rear tread145 to 192 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts6Reference

Test results

Diesel 5-speed 2WDJune 8 - 13, 1953Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 495 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)9.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2138 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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