The Valtra Q265 and the Valtra S260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Valtra Q265 leads on rated power with 265 hp against 256 hp. Valtra S260 is the lighter machine (8,800 kg vs 9,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Valtra S260 holds more fuel (599.9 L vs 430 L) for longer stints between fills. Valtra Q265 is the newer design (2024 vs 2001). In short: choose the Valtra Q265 for outright pulling power, or the Valtra S260 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Valtra
68
Fit score
Clear
Valtra
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
265 hp
256 hp
Confidence
82%
98%
Guide price
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Engine
Rated power
198 kW (265 hp)OEM
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Emissions stage
Stage VEPA cert
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Engine
7.4 LDealer
190.9 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
6Reference
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Rated engine speed
1,950 rpmReference
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Emissions compliance
Stage VReference
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Engine torque at rated speed
1,200 NMReference
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Interval for engine oil change
600 hReference
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Displacement
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8.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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111 x 145 mmReference
Power
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190.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Torque
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1049.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3050 mmDealer
310 cmReference
Weight
9200 kgDealer
8800 kgReference
Front tire
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480/65R30Reference
Rear tire
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520/85R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 480/65R30. Rear: 520/85R42Reference
Length
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510 cmReference
Width
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249 cmReference
Height (cab)
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340 cmReference
Capacities
Fuel tank
430 LDealer
599.9 LReference
Capacity
7.4 lReference
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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
45 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic flow
200 L/minDealer
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Rear lift capacity
9687 kgDealer
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Type
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four-speed power shiftReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Pump flow
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146.9 lpmReference
Rear lift
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10196 kgReference
Front lift
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7494 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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1000Reference
Engine RPM
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1000@2071Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Power
Max Power
290 hp (1,850 rpm)Reference
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PTO
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 rpmReference
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Front PTO Power
TRUEReference
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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed
1,882 rpmReference
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Engine Speed on Front PTO speed
1,900 rpmReference
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Transmission
Transmission Type
CVTReference
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forward and reverse options
CVTReference
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forward speed range
0 - 53 km/hReference
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reverse speed range
0 - 38 km/hReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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Gears
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40 forward and reverseReference
General
Cruise control
AvailableReference
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Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
200 l/minReference
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Hydraulics Type
Closed center Load SensingReference
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Remote Valves
9Reference
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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
100 KNReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
3,337 mmReference
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Overall Length
5,556 mmReference
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Overall Width
2,615 mmReference
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Ground Clearance
565 mmReference
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Turning radius
6.75 m (without Brakes)Reference
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Overall weight
9,200 kgReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Overview
Manufacturer
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ValtraReference
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liquid-cooledReference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.
