Compare/Valmet 255 vs Valmet 305

Valmet 255 vs Valmet 305

Verdict: Valmet 255 vs Valmet 305

The Valmet 255 and the Valmet 305 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 53 hp. Valmet 305 is the lighter machine (6,063 kg vs 6,217 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Valmet 255 is the newer design (1992 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Valmet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Valmet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

53 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ValmetReference

3-cylinderReference

Creeper range provides an addition four gears forward and reverse.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

73.1 LReference

Engine

39.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

100 x 114 mmReference

Power

39.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2350Reference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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intake air heaterReference

Compression

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18:1Reference

Torque

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195.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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280mm dry discReference

Type

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creeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

39.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

2500 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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Weight

3040 kgReference

6063 to 6548 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-30Reference

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Ag front

11.2R24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9R30Reference

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Length

385 cmReference

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Height

255 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 14.9-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 13.9-36Reference

2WD Length

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371 cmReference

4WD Length

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385 cmReference

2WD Width

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198 cmReference

4WD Width

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195 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

2WD

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2750 kgReference

4WD

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2970 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

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3000 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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2049 kgReference

Max rear axle

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3800 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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45Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Valmet 305 Height

2WD Cab

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256 cmReference

4WD Cab

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256 cmReference

2WD Exhaust

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261 cmReference

4WD Exhaust

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264 cmReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.