Compare/Valtra 3500 vs Valtra A72

Valtra 3500 vs Valtra A72

Verdict: Valtra 3500 vs Valtra A72

The Valtra 3500 and the Valtra A72 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Valtra 3500 leads on rated power with 76 hp against 74 hp. Valtra 3500 is the lighter machine (5,038 kg vs 6,614 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Valtra A72 holds more fuel (79.1 L vs 60.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Valtra A72 is the newer design (2008 vs 2004). In short: choose the Valtra 3500 for outright pulling power, or the Valtra A72 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Valtra

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Valtra

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

76 hp

74 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ValtraReference

Valtra (a part of AGCO)Reference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges with splitter.Reference

Four gears in three ranges with mechanical shuttle. Optional HiShift push-button clutch.Reference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Variants

3500C

compact tractorReference

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3500F

narrow orchard tractorReference

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3500V

ultra-narrow vineyard tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

60.2 LReference

102.2 LReference

Engine

56.7 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 125 mmReference

108 x 120 mmReference

Power

56.7 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2350Reference

2270Reference

Torque

260.1 NmReference

296.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1400Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,270 rpmReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier 3Reference

Engine torque at rated speed

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99 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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4.25x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

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Mechanical ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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Mechnical Shuttle: 12 F& 12 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Valves

1 to 4Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

36.0 lpmReference

54.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

26.9 lpmReference

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Rear PTO Type

ground/540/1000Reference

540/1000Reference

Rear lift

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3364 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

222 cmReference

238.8 cmReference

Weight

5038 to 6096 poundsReference

6614 to 7848 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9R28Reference

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Ag front

10.0/75-15.3 (orchard)Reference

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Ag rear

360/70-24 (orchard)Reference

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Length

388 cmReference

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Width

116 cmReference

213 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

257 cmReference

259 cmReference

Height (cab)

239 cmReference

265 cmReference

Ground clearance

39 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

2285 kgReference

3000 kgReference

2WD Cab

2505 kgReference

3329 kgReference

4WD ROPS

2545 kgReference

3230 kgReference

4WD Cab

2765 kgReference

3559 kgReference

2WD Wheelbase

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224 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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238 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9R30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9R30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 16.9R30Reference

2WD Length

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395 cmReference

4WD Length

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405 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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45 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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44 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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95Reference

Battery AH

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136Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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201.4 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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74 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Hydraulics

Remote Valves

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2 to 4 valvesReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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3,364.7 kgReference

General

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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265.4 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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259.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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405.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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213.6 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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44.2 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,230 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TrueReference

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.