User Base:
Targeted at owners, mechanics, technicians, and restoration enthusiasts of SAME Dorado 55 tractors.
Value Proposition:
Provides essential part identification for efficient maintenance, repair, and restoration, reducing downtime and ensuring correct part sourcing.
Visual Aid:
Emphasis on detailed pictures for ease of identification.
Accessibility:
Instant PDF download allows for immediate access and on-demand printing.
Comprehensiveness:
Covers a wide array of systems and components of the SAME Dorado 55.
Engine Related:
Engine components, lubrication system, cooling system, fuel system (as applicable to parts identification).
Powertrain Related:
Transmission components, differential, front and rear axles, power take-off (PTO) components, clutch.
Chassis Related:
Steering hydraulics, front and rear wheel assemblies, braking system components (as part of axles/wheels).
Electrical Related:
Wiring harnesses, lighting components, starter, alternator, battery mounting, switches, sensors (identification of electrical parts).
Operator Station Related:
Cab components, seating, controls, dashboard elements, operator comfort features.
Bodywork Related:
Fenders, hood, grille, lights, operator platform components, any external body panels.
Repair And Rebuild:
Detailed part identification for repair and rebuild processes, enabling accurate sourcing of replacement components.
Maintenance:
Identification of wear items and service parts for routine maintenance.
Restoration:
Comprehensive part listing suitable for refurbishing or restoring the tractor.
Do It Yourself:
Designed to assist DIY mechanics with detailed pictures and part breakdowns.
Depth:
Parts identification and referencing, not diagnostic or repair procedures themselves, but essential for acquiring parts for such procedures.
Detail Level:
Very detailed, with a focus on visual representation of components and assemblies.
Format:
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Searchability:
Likely searchable if the PDF is text-based, allowing for quick part number or description lookup.
Printability:
Printable, allowing users to print specific pages or the entire manual.
Binding:
N/A (Digital format)
Paper Quality:
N/A (Digital format); printing quality depends on user's printer.
Engine Type:
Diesel (typical for this tractor class).
Engine Family:
Information would be within the manual; likely SAME or SDF Group proprietary engines.
Horsepower Range:
Dorado 55 typically indicates around 55 HP (Horsepower). Specific engine variants may exist.
Torque:
Torque specifications would be detailed for specific engine models within the manual.
Injection System:
Details on fuel injection pump and injector parts would be cataloged.
Cooling Type:
Liquid-cooled (typical for tractors of this era/class).
Oil Type:
Specific oil specifications (viscosity, API rating) for the engine would be detailed in a full service manual, but parts for the oil pump, filter housing, etc., are in this catalog.
Transmission Type:
Mechanical, likely a synchronized or unsynchronized gearbox with multiple forward and reverse gears.
Optional Gearbox:
Possible options might include creeper gears or PTO variations; parts for these would be cataloged.
Gear Selection:
Parts for shift levers, linkages, and internal gear sets are covered.
Power Take Off:
Specific components for front and rear PTO shafts, clutches, and engagement mechanisms.
Overall Length:
Specifications would be model-specific and detailed within a full technical manual, but parts for the chassis structure are covered.
Overall Width:
Width specifications related to fenders and track width are covered via parts.
Operating Weight:
Parts for ballast weights, hitch components, and structural elements contributing to weight distribution would be identified.
Safety Standards:
While not a crash-test safety rating, the catalog would cover safety-critical parts like brakes, steering components, and PTO guards.
Braking System Parts:
Parts for braking mechanisms (e.g., brake discs, calipers, master cylinders, brake shoes/drums depending on configuration) would be listed.
Steering System Parts:
Components for hydraulic steering, including pumps, cylinders, and linkages.
Rollover Protection:
Parts related to ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) if fitted as standard or optional, or the base cab structure.
Operator Interface Parts:
Components for dashboard instrumentation, switches, and basic control panels would be listed.
Hydraulic Assist Parts:
Parts for the S.A.C. (Same Automatic Control) system, steering hydraulics, and potentially 3-point hitch control components.
Electrical Connectors:
Identification of electrical connectors, wiring terminals, and harness components for the tractor's electrical system.
General Maintenance Parts:
The catalog would include parts for routine service like filters (oil, fuel, air), spark plugs (if applicable), and coolant system components. Specific intervals are found in the service/owner's manual.
Fluid Related Parts:
Parts for fluid reservoirs, caps, hoses, and potentially seals related to hydraulic and transmission fluids. Fluid types and capacities would be in a service manual.
Common Wear Items:
Parts catalog is essential for identifying common wear items such as clutch components, PTO parts, brake pads/discs, and hydraulic seals which may require periodic replacement.
Manufacturer:
SAME (Società Accomandita Emiliana) is an Italian manufacturer of agricultural machinery, now part of the SDF Group (Same Deutz-Fahr).
Tractor Series:
The Dorado series is a line of versatile utility tractors, often used for general farming, haymaking, and municipal work.
Dorado Line:
The Dorado line typically focuses on compact to mid-size tractors offering a balance of power, maneuverability, and operator comfort. Specific models like the Dorado 55 represent a key entry point in this range.
Production Period:
The Dorado 55 model was produced during a period where SAME refined its utility tractor offerings, likely spanning from the early 2000s onwards, though specific production years depend on the exact variant covered by the manual.
