Compare/Valtra Q265 vs Valtra S280

Valtra Q265 vs Valtra S280

Verdict: Valtra Q265 vs Valtra S280

The Valtra Q265 and the Valtra S280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Valtra S280 leads on rated power with 276 hp against 265 hp. Valtra S280 is the lighter machine (8,799 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 S280 holds more fuel (599.9 L vs 430 L) for longer stints between fills. Valtra Q265 is the newer design (2024 vs 2003). In short: choose the Valtra S280 for outright pulling power, or the Valtra Q265 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

Clear

Valtra

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

265 hp

276 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

205.8 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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205.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Torque

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1075.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

3050 mmDealer

310 cmReference

Weight

9200 kgDealer

8799 kgReference

Front tire

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480/65R30Reference

Rear tire

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520/85R42Reference

Ag front

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480/65R30Reference

Ag rear

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520/85R42Reference

Length

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510 cmReference

Width

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249 cmReference

Height (cab)

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340 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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56 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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52 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

Valves

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7Reference

Pump flow

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146.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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10196 kgReference

Front lift

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7493 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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negatveReference

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.