History and Development The Same Explorer series was designed to meet the demands of farmers looking for powerful, reliable, and affordable tractors.

• The four-wheel drive versions offered greater pulling power and improved performance on rough terrain.

These prices reflected the advanced features and performance capabilities of the models, making them a solid investment for farmers seeking reliable and durable tractors for a range of agricultural tasks.

Impact on the Agricultural Industry The Same Explorer series played a key role in the modernization of mid-sized farms in the 1980s and 1990s.

Its legacy continues to live on among farmers who value tractors that combine classic mechanics with practical performance.

The Same Explorer 80 is undoubtedly one of the most valued tractors of its generation and continues to impress enthusiasts and users of agricultural machinery.

This was powered by a Diesel engine, a form of propulsion that had begun to be used in industrial, military and rail vehicle applications since the 1920s.

Established in 1942, the newly formed company SAME initially manufactured petrol and diesel engines for civil and industrial applications such as winches, cranes, ploughs and fire-fighting pumps.

At the Milan Trade Fair in 1946, SAME presented its first 3-wheeled petrol-powered motor mower, which could also be attached to other agricultural machinery and implements.

Mass production of four-wheel drive tractors, with original dual traction system, already conceived in 1928, begins.

During this period, SAME also introduced and manufactured a range of specific implements such as ploughs (single blade, double blade, disc and reversible ploughs), spring tine cultivators, disc harrows, rototillers, backhoes, cutter bars, tipper trailers, irrigation pumps and auger drills.

In 1979, SAME acquired the Swiss Hürlimann Traktoren brand and changed its name to Gruppo SLH (SAME+Lamborghini+Hürlimann), becoming the second largest tractor producer in Italy and a leading manufacturer on a global scale.

The technology offered by Gruppo SLH at the end of the 1980s also included the original Twin Vision video camera rear view system.

SAME engine technology also took a major step forward, with electronically controlled fuel injection available for the entire 1000 Series.

In 1991, the Electronic PowerShift transmission, designed specifically for high power applications, was launched together with the Titan range, while the Frutteto II introduced a family of tractors dedicated for use in fruit orchards and vineyards.

This system, developed to facilitate working on gradients, won the Golden Tractor for design Millennium Edition award in 2000.

To mark the occasion, the Italian brand announced a spate of new investments and new models for the future, chief among which the "Virtus" (100-110-120-130 HP) tractor family, designed by Italdesign Giugiaro.