Compare/Valmet 305 vs Valmet 500

Valmet 305 vs Valmet 500

Verdict: Valmet 305 vs Valmet 500

The Valmet 305 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 6,063 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Valmet 305 holds more fuel (73.1 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Valmet 305 is the newer design (1985 vs 1968). In short: choose the Valmet 500 for outright pulling power, or the Valmet 305 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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

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

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

73.1 LReference

40.1 LReference

Engine

39.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

Power

39.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

intake air heaterReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2350Reference

2300Reference

Torque

195.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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12.5 LReference

Oil change

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150 hReference

Coolant capacity

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10.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

280mm dry discReference

280mm mechanical dry discReference

Type

creeperReference

synchromeshReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

39.0 lpmReference

26.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

2500 kgReference

1450 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Engine RPM

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540@1720Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

6063 to 6548 poundsReference

2077 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9-30Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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2WD Length

371 cmReference

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4WD Length

385 cmReference

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2WD Width

198 cmReference

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4WD Width

195 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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2WD

2750 kgReference

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4WD

2970 kgReference

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2WD Max front axle

3000 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

2049 kgReference

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Max rear axle

3800 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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191 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-28Reference

Length

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318 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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228 cmReference

Ballasted weight

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3261 kgReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Valmet 305 Height

2WD Cab

256 cmReference

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4WD Cab

256 cmReference

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2WD Exhaust

261 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

264 cmReference

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Speeds

Capacities

Diameter

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22 cmReference

Width

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186 cmReference

RPM

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1443Reference

Speed

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1019.86 meters/minReference

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.