Same Silver3 100 and 110 Continuo agricultural tractors with continuously variable transmission

With the new Silver3 100 and 110 Continuo, Same is introducing two compact tractors that combine a continuously variable transmission with a 100 horsepower engine.
The Italian manufacturer believes that farmers want this driving comfort, even for tractors in this power category.

For the occasion, Same designed and built its own continuously variable transmission.

It states that in each of the two working ranges, almost 100% of engine power is transmitted mechanically, with the hydrostatic portion reduced to a minimum.

This is said to result in noticeably higher efficiency compared with transmissions that have more hydraulic components. Its advantages are said to be particularly apparent at low operating speeds, with lower fuel consumption.

Another strength of the Same Silver3 Continuo agricultural tractor is that its maximum speed of 40 km/h is reached at an engine speed of 1800 rpm, which significantly reduces fuel consumption and noise levels.

To suit different fields of application, the transmission offers three driving and operating modes.

In addition to the automatic mode, with which nearly 75% of the work can be carried out, and the manual mode, a special PTO mode is activated automatically when the PTO is running.

In addition, the Silver3 Continuo features an "Active Stop" system.

This allows the tractor to be held stationary without using the main brake, and then to be set in motion using the accelerator pedal, without using the clutch.

The hydraulic handbrake is also new. As in a car, it is said to make the tractor safer and easier to use.

The Same Silver3 100 and 110 Continuo are powered by Deutz 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engines (TIER III) with respective outputs of 99 ch (73 kW) and 109 ch (80kW) and electronic control.

Both engines are approved for use with B100 biodiesel. In addition, the Same Silver Continuo is equipped with an intercooler.

Standard equipment on the new Same Silver series includes 3 PTO speeds (540/750/1000 rpm or 540/1000 and ground-speed-proportional PTO), electrohydraulic differential lock, a hydraulic circuit with a flow rate of 60 l/min, a rear linkage with a lifting capacity of 5.300 kg and a maximum steering angle of 55° for maneuverability in all working conditions.