Head to head · Agricultural

SAME Explorer II 80 vs SAME Mercury 85

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SAMEModel B

SAME Mercury 85

Agricultural

power
83 hp
displacement
253 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full Mercury 85 specs
SAMESAME Explorer II 80
vs
SAMESAME Mercury 85

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ Mercury 85 higher · +3.9 hp (+5%)
Explorer II 8079.1 hp
Mercury 8583 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

Explorer II 80 is in the 26th percentile; Mercury 85 is in the 30th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Mercury 85 higher · +9 ci (+4%)
Explorer II 80244 ci
Mercury 85253 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

Explorer II 80 is in the 26th percentile; Mercury 85 is in the 32nd · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Explorer II 804
Mercury 854
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

Explorer II 80 is in the 31st percentile; Mercury 85 is in the 31st · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ Explorer II 80 higher · +28 (+233%)
Explorer II 8040
Mercury 8512
Median Agricultural Tractor16

Explorer II 80 is in the 96th percentile; Mercury 85 is in the 33rd · 972 models

Explorer II 80 (A)Mercury 85 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSAME Explorer II 80SAME Mercury 85Difference
ManufacturerSAMESAMESame
ModelExplorer II 80Mercury 85—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecSAME Explorer II 80SAME Mercury 85Difference
ManufacturerSAMESAMESame
Model1000.4 A11054P—
Power Output79.1hp83hp▲ Mercury 85+3.9 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,270RPM▲ Explorer II 80+230 RPM · +10%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement244ci253ci▲ Mercury 85+9 ci · +4%
Bore4.1in4.1inSame
Stroke4.5in4.7in▲ Mercury 85+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecSAME Explorer II 80SAME Mercury 85Difference
TypeSyncro Power with two-speed power shiftSynchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSAME Explorer II 80SAME Mercury 85Difference
LengthNot recorded143in—
Width81.1in76in▲ Explorer II 80+5.1 in · +7%
HeightNot recorded104in—
Operating WeightNot recorded6,856lb—

Hydraulics

SpecSAME Explorer II 80SAME Mercury 85Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Tires

SpecSAME Explorer II 80SAME Mercury 85Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded7.50-18—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded16.9/14-34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSAME Explorer II 80SAME Mercury 85Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory II—
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecSAME Explorer II 80SAME Mercury 85Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecSAME Explorer II 80SAME Mercury 85Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecSAME Explorer II 80SAME Mercury 85Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 26th percentile (79.1 hp)B · 30th percentile (83 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 26th percentile (244 ci)B · 32nd percentile (253 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 31st percentile (4)B · 31st percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 96th percentile (40)B · 33rd percentile (12)

Width

median 79.5 in
A · 53rd percentile (81.1 in)B · 42nd percentile (76 in)
A · Explorer II 80B · Mercury 85Median Agricultural Tractor
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