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Years in Production / 1952–1955

SOMECA

DA 50

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the SOMECA DA 50.

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38hp

Engine estimate · from belt

2WD Only

Drive

1952–1955

Production years

SOMECA

Manufacturer

DA 50 / 01

At a glance

Production

Standard-tread tractor

Built in Saint-Denis, France

Manufacturer
SOMECA

Hydraulics

Pump Flow
1.9 gpm7.2 lpm

Pto

Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@1421

Electrical

Ground
negative
Batteries
2
Battery Volts
6

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Mechanical drum brakes

Open operator station.

DA 50 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

OM Milano COD/40

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
230 ci3.8 L
Bore Stroke
3.937x4.724 inches100 x 120 mm
Fuel System
direct injection
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Compression Ratio
16:1
Rated Rpm
1500
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
18 qts17.0 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

DA 50 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
mechanical dry disc

DA 50 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
116.5 in295 cm
Height
73.2 in185 cm
Wheelbase
74.8 in189 cm
Rear tread
57.1 in145 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
74.8 inches189 cm
Weight
4586 to 4740 pounds
Front Tire
6.00-19
Rear Tire
12-24

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
6.00-19
Front Ag
5.50-20
Rear Ag
12-24
Rear Ag
12-28

DA 50 / 05

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 495Nebraska test report ↗

Diesel 5-speed 2WDJune 8 - 13, 1953

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Gear 2 used for pull test.

Id
495
Belt Power Max
38.94 hp29.0 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
2.5 gal/hour9.5 l/hour
Max Power
33.37 hp24.9 kW
Max Pull
4715 lbs2138 kg