Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star vs SOMECA Som 55
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star is more powerful than the SOMECA Som 55: 56 HP versus 55 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
- The SOMECA Som 55 is the more recent model: production started in 1961, versus 1959 for the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star.
- The SOMECA Som 55 is heavier: 2619 kg versus 1634 kg for the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star.
Full specs comparison
| Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | SOMECA Som 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 56 HP | 55 HP |
| Production years | 1959–1962 | 1961–1963 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.4 L | 4.2 L |
| Weight | 1 634 kg | 2 619 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Power shift | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 10 / 2 | 14 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 1 200 kg |
| Wheelbase | 219 cm | 202 cm |
| Length | 318 cm | 357 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star or the SOMECA Som 55?
The Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star is more powerful than the SOMECA Som 55: 56 HP versus 55 HP (+1 HP, +2%).
Which is more recent, the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star or the SOMECA Som 55?
The SOMECA Som 55 is the more recent model: production started in 1961, versus 1959 for the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star.
Which is heavier, the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star or the SOMECA Som 55?
The SOMECA Som 55 is heavier: 2619 kg versus 1634 kg for the Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star.
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