Valmet 355 vs Valmet 78 Viking
Verdict: Valmet 355 vs Valmet 78 Viking
The Valmet 355 and the Valmet 78 Viking are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Valmet 78 Viking leads on rated power with 65 hp against 61 hp. Valmet 78 Viking is the lighter machine (2,959 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 355 is the newer design (1990 vs 1981). In short: choose the Valmet 78 Viking 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.
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.