Compare/Valmet 505 vs Valmet 78 Viking

Valmet 505 vs Valmet 78 Viking

Verdict: Valmet 505 vs Valmet 78 Viking

The Valmet 505 and the Valmet 78 Viking are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 65 hp. Valmet 78 Viking is the lighter machine (2,959 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 is the newer design (1982 vs 1981). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Valmet

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Best match

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Rated power

65 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ValmetReference

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

With 18.4-30 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

180.0 LReference

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Engine

48.5 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 120 mmReference

102 x 120 mmReference

Power

48.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Pre-heating

intake air heaterReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Torque

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259.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Oil capacity

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9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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11.8 LReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

synchronizedReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

310mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

180.0 barReference

160.5 barReference

Pump flow

48.1 lpmReference

25.4 lpmReference

Rear lift

4487 kgReference

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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48.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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17.0 LReference

Capacity

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17.0 LReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Engine RPM

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540@1720Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

235 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

230 cmReference

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Weight

7760 to 8488 poundsReference

2959 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

438 cmReference

405 cmReference

Width

196 cmReference

197 cmReference

Height

266 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3519 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3850 kgReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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219 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

Height (ROPS)

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251 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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45 cmReference

Front tread

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140 to 181 cmReference

Rear tread

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151 to 209 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

23Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

150Reference

135Reference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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79.9 LReference

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.