Compare/Valmet 355 vs Valmet 505

Valmet 355 vs Valmet 505

Verdict: Valmet 355 vs Valmet 505

The Valmet 355 and the Valmet 505 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Valmet 505 leads on rated power with 65 hp against 61 hp. Valmet 355 is the lighter machine (6,217 kg vs 7,760 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Valmet 505 holds more fuel (180.0 L vs 73.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Valmet 355 is the newer design (1990 vs 1982). In short: choose the Valmet 505 for outright pulling power, or the Valmet 355 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

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Valmet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

61 hp

65 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ValmetReference

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

A push-button two-speed powershift added to the basic transmission.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

electro-hydraulic rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

73.1 LReference

180.0 LReference

Engine

45.5 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

Power

45.5 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

intake air heaterReference

Compression

17:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2350Reference

2250Reference

Torque

220.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter power

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3.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

280mm dry discReference

310mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

39.0 lpmReference

48.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

2500 kgReference

4487 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1890Reference

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Pressure

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180.0 barReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

235 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

230 cmReference

Weight

6217 to 6702 poundsReference

7760 to 8488 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

13.6-38Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 13.6R36Reference

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2WD Length

371 cmReference

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4WD Length

385 cmReference

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Width

202 cmReference

196 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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2WD

2820 kgReference

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4WD

3040 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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Length

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438 cmReference

Height

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266 cmReference

2WD Weight

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3519 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3850 kgReference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

65Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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150Reference

Valmet 355 Height

2WD Cab

256 cmReference

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4WD Cab

256 cmReference

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Exhaust

264 cmReference

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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.