Compare/Valmet 255 vs Valmet 502

Valmet 255 vs Valmet 502

Verdict: Valmet 255 vs Valmet 502

The Valmet 255 and the Valmet 502 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Valmet 502 leads on rated power with 54 hp against 53 hp. Valmet 502 is the lighter machine (2,494 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 1971). In short: choose the Valmet 502 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.

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Valmet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Valmet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

53 hp

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ValmetReference

3-cylinderReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

73.1 LReference

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Engine

39.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

100 x 114 mmReference

Power

39.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2350Reference

2300Reference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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6.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Type

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gearReference

Clutch

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280mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

39.0 lpmReference

42.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

2500 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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20.1 LReference

Capacity

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20.1 LReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540@1720Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

3040 kgReference

2494 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-30Reference

14.9-28Reference

Ag front

11.2R24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9R30Reference

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Length

385 cmReference

343 cmReference

Height

255 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 10-16. Rear: 12.4-32Reference

Width

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189 cmReference

Height (cab)

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246 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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262 cmReference

Ground clearance

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50 cmReference

Front tread

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139/150/160/169 cmReference

Rear tread

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151/165/180/191 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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65.1 LReference

Valmet 502 attachments

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.