Valmet 255 vs Valmet 500

Verdict: Valmet 255 vs Valmet 500

The Valmet 255 and the Valmet 500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Valmet 500 leads on rated power with 54 hp against 53 hp. Valmet 500 is the lighter machine (2,077 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 holds more fuel (73.1 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Valmet 255 is the newer design (1992 vs 1968). In short: choose the Valmet 500 for outright pulling power, or the Valmet 255 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.