Target Audience:
Tractor owners, DIY mechanics, repair shops, parts suppliers, restoration enthusiasts of SAME Dorado 3 tractors.
Value Proposition:
Provides essential information for sourcing correct replacement parts, supporting maintenance and repair efforts, and understanding tractor componentry.
Competitors:
Official SAME dealer parts catalogs, generic parts databases, competitor tractor manuals.
Visual Detail:
Emphasis on detailed pictures for clarity in part identification and procedural understanding.
Accessibility:
Instant PDF download offers immediate access and flexibility in usage (print selective pages).
Comprehensiveness:
Covers a wide array of vehicle systems, indicating a thorough listing of parts for the SAME Dorado 3 100.
Primary Focus:
Spare Parts Identification and Listing
Secondary Focus:
Repair, Maintain, Rebuild, Refurbish, Restore Procedures (Illustrative)
Estimated Pages:
Varies (PDF allows printing specific pages; exact count not provided but expected to be extensive for a parts catalog covering all listed systems).
Type:
Parts Catalog / Illustrated Parts List
Language:
Likely English (common for international parts catalogs, though not explicitly stated).
Format:
PDF (Downloadable)
Engine Components:
Engine parts, seals, gaskets, pistons, crankshaft, cylinder head, etc.
Transmission Components:
Gears, shafts, bearings, synchronizers, clutch components (if applicable), transmission housing.
Drivetrain Components:
Front axle parts, rear axle parts, differential components, PTO (Power Take-Off) components (front and rear).
Hydraulics Steering:
Hydraulic system components, steering hydraulics parts, pumps, cylinders, hoses, linkages.
Electrical System:
Wiring harnesses, connectors, lighting components, starter, alternator, battery related parts, switches, sensors.
Bodywork Cab:
Body panels, doors, windows, windshield, cabin interior parts, seats, controls, instrument panel components, fenders, hood.
Wheels Tires:
Wheel rims, tire specifications (referential), hub components.
Accessories:
Various optional or standard accessories and their component parts.
Sac System:
Components related to the S.A.C. (Possibly Suspension, Axle, Control or similar specific system for SAME tractors).
Part Identification:
Detailed diagrams with part numbers for precise identification of all components.
Repair Guidance:
Illustrative pictures and information assisting in repair, rebuild, refurbish, and restoration tasks.
Maintenance Assistance:
Parts identification relevant for routine maintenance and replacement of wear items.
Assembly Disassembly:
Visual aids that aid in understanding the assembly and disassembly of various tractor systems.
Depth Level:
Component-level detail for parts sourcing and replacement. Procedural information is described as detailed pictures for DIY mechanics.
Diagnostic Coverage:
Not a diagnostic manual; focuses on parts and their installation/replacement.
Rebuild Specifications:
Provides parts necessary for rebuilds, but detailed torque values or clearances are typically found in a service manual.
Searchability:
Likely searchable if text-based PDF, but image-heavy sections may limit text search capability.
Printability:
High - designed to be printed by the user for specific pages or the entire manual.
Digital Format Benefit:
No physical binding; user can print and bind as needed.
Digital Format Benefit:
User chooses paper type for printing.
Engine Type:
Internal Combustion (Likely Diesel, common for SAME tractors of this era).
Engine Model Family:
SAME 1000 Series (speculative, common for this power output).
Horsepower Rating:
Approx. 100 HP (indicated by '100' in model name).
Torque Output:
Not specified, but typically in the range of 300-400 Nm for a 100 HP diesel tractor.
Injection System:
Likely Direct Injection, possibly with mechanical or electronic control depending on the specific year/variant.
Cooling Method:
Liquid-cooled (Water-cooled).
Oil Type:
Likely API CG-4 or CH-4 rated diesel engine oil, viscosity grade SAE 15W-40 or 10W-40. Specifics would be in the manual.
Engine Family Codes:
Specific engine codes (e.g., SDF 1000.xxx) would be detailed within the catalog.
Transmission Type:
Mechanical Synchromesh, likely with multiple forward and reverse gears. Options might include a creeper gear or powershift.
Gear Count:
Commonly 16/16 or 20/20 speed configurations for tractors of this class.
Pto Speeds:
Likely standard PTO speeds (e.g., 540, 540E, 1000 RPM) with interchangeable or multi-speed PTO shafts.
Clutch Type:
Dual-stage dry clutch (main clutch and PTO clutch).
Transmission Oil Type:
Likely a high-quality tractor hydraulic fluid (THF) or SAE 80W-90 GL-4 gear oil, depending on the specific gearbox and hydraulic system integration. Requires precise part number reference from the catalog for confirmation.
Wheelbase:
Typically around 2300-2500 mm for a tractor of this size and power.
Overall Length:
Approximately 4000-4500 mm.
Overall Width:
Around 1800-2200 mm, depending on tire size and configuration.
Operating Weight:
Estimated 3500-4500 kg (tare weight).
Max Gross Weight:
Typically around 5000-6000 kg, allowing for ballast and implements.
Front Tire Size:
Commonly 7.50-16 or 9.50-16.
Rear Tire Size:
Commonly 16.9-30 or 18.4-30.
Bolt Pattern:
Not specified in product description, but typically 6-stud or 8-stud for tractor wheels.
Rollover Protection:
Likely equipped with a ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) – either a frame or a safety cab. This manual would contain parts for it.
Braking System:
Hydraulically operated wet disc brakes (rear axle), parking brake. Parts for these systems are likely listed.
Seatbelts:
If equipped with a cab, seatbelts would be present. Parts for mounting may be included.
Lighting:
Headlights, taillights, turn signals, work lights. Parts are covered under the Electrical System section.
Cabin Features:
Basic cabin controls, likely with an analogue or simple digital dashboard for engine RPM, speed, fuel, temperature. Radio may be optional.
Cruise Control:
Unlikely on standard models; may have been an option on higher trims or later versions.
Diagnostic Ports:
May feature older diagnostic ports for engine control units if equipped, or simpler mechanical diagnostics.
Engine Oil Change:
Typically every 250-500 operating hours, depending on operating conditions and oil specification. Manual would confirm.
Hydraulic Filter Change:
Usually every 500-1000 operating hours or annually. Manual would provide specifics.
Air Filter Replacement:
As needed, based on operating environment; typically inspected every 250 hours. Manual is definitive.
Coolant Type:
Ethylene Glycol-based antifreeze, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water. Manual is the final authority.
Transmission Pto Hydraulic Capacity:
Approx. 35-45 liters for combined transmission, hydraulic, and PTO system. Specifics from manual are crucial.
Common Wear Items:
Clutch friction discs, brake discs (wet brakes), hydraulic pump seals, PTO clutch wear, various seals and hoses due to age.
Electrical Connectors:
Corrosion on electrical connectors and grounds is a common issue in agricultural environments, potentially affecting lighting and sensor operation.
Manufacturer:
SAME (Società Accomandita per Azioni Esercizio), an Italian manufacturer of agricultural machinery, now part of the SDF Group.
Series Context:
The Dorado series is a line of utility tractors from SAME, typically designed for versatile farm work. The '3' in the model name might denote a generation or specific series within the Dorado line.
Production Period:
The SAME Dorado 3 series was likely produced in the late 1990s or early 2000s. Specific year range not provided.
Manufacturing Location:
Primarily Italy, by SAME Trattori.
