Compare/Valtra Q285 vs Valtra S233

Valtra Q285 vs Valtra S233

Verdict: Valtra Q285 vs Valtra S233

The Valtra Q285 and the Valtra S233 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Valtra Q285 leads on rated power with 282 hp against 266 hp. Valtra Q285 is the lighter machine (9,200 kg vs 10,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Valtra S233 holds more fuel (609.8 L vs 430.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Valtra Q285 is the newer design (2022 vs 2011). In short: choose the Valtra Q285 for outright pulling power, or the Valtra S233 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Valtra

Fit score

Best match

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Valtra

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

282 hp

266 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Valtra (a part of AGCO)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

430.0 LReference

609.8 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

45.0 LReference

60.2 LReference

Engine

210.0 kWReference

198.4 kWReference

Displacement

7.4 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 134 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Emissions

Stage VReference

Stage 3BReference

Power

210.0 kWReference

198.4 kWReference

Maximum Power

305.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1950Reference

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Idle RPM

850-1950Reference

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Torque

1280.2 NmReference

1194.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil change

600 hReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

6Reference

6 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

1,950 rpmReference

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Emissions compliance

Stage VReference

Stage 3BReference

Engine torque at rated speed

1,280 NMReference

399.6 kgReference

Interval for engine oil change

600 hReference

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Bore and stroke

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4.37x5.71 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission Type

CVTReference

forward and reverse options

CVTReference

continuously-variable transmission, infinite-F and infinite-RReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

continuously-variable transmissionReference

Rear valves

4 or 5Reference

4 to 6Reference

Front valves

2 to 4Reference

0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

199.8 lpmReference

SCV flow

140.0 lpmReference

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Rear lift

9687 kgReference

11999 kgReference

Front lift

4282 kgReference

5000 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540E/1000E/1000Reference

1000/1000E (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

1000@2031Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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Rear Type

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IV/IIIReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

305 cmReference

310 cmReference

Weight

9200 kgReference

10300 kgReference

Front tire

600/70R30Reference

600/70R28Reference

Rear tire

710/70R42Reference

650/85R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 600/70R30. Rear: 710/70R42Reference

Front: 600/70R28. Rear: 650/85R38Reference

Length

555 cmReference

486 cmReference

Width

255 cmReference

Height (cab)

333 cmReference

315 cmReference

Operating weight

9200 kgReference

10300 kgReference

Max weight

16000 kgReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

58 cmReference

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Ground clearance

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47 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Capacities

Capacity

7.4 lReference

512.6 ciReference

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

45 LReference

60.2 LReference

Power

Max Power

305 hp (1,850 rpm)Reference

266 hpReference

Rated Power

285 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO RPM

1,000 rpmReference

1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

TRUEReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

1,882 rpmReference

1,000@2,031 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Front PTO speed

1,900 rpmReference

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Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

General

Cruise control

AvailableReference

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Make & Model

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Valtra (a part of AGCO)Reference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

200 l/minReference

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Hydraulics Type

Closed center Load SensingReference

closed center load sensingReference

Remote Valves

9Reference

4 to 6 valvesReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

100 KNReference

11,999.8 kgReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IV/IIIReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

3,337 mmReference

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Overall Length

5,556 mmReference

486.9 cmReference

Overall Width

2,615 mmReference

255 cmReference

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

10,300.2 kgReference

Height Over Cab

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315.7 cmReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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650/85R38Reference

Front Wheel Type

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600/70R28Reference

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.