Compare/Valtra Q285 vs Valtra S280

Valtra Q285 vs Valtra S280

Verdict: Valtra Q285 vs Valtra S280

The Valtra Q285 and the Valtra S280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Valtra Q285 leads on rated power with 282 hp against 276 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 430.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Valtra Q285 is the newer design (2022 vs 2003). In short: choose the Valtra Q285 for outright pulling power, or the Valtra S280 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

Clear

Valtra

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

282 hp

276 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Valtra (a part of AGCO)Reference

ValtraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

430.0 LReference

599.9 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

45.0 LReference

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Engine

210.0 kWReference

205.8 kWReference

Displacement

7.4 LReference

8.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 134 mmReference

111 x 145 mmReference

Emissions

Stage VReference

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Power

210.0 kWReference

205.8 kWReference

Maximum Power

305.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1950Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

850-1950Reference

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Torque

1280.2 NmReference

1075.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil change

600 hReference

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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

1,280 NMReference

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Interval for engine oil change

600 hReference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

40 forward and reverseReference

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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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

continuously-variable transmissionReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Rear valves

4 or 5Reference

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Front valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

199.8 lpmReference

146.9 lpmReference

SCV flow

140.0 lpmReference

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Rear lift

9687 kgReference

10196 kgReference

Front lift

4282 kgReference

7493 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540E/1000E/1000Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1900Reference

1000@2071Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

1000Reference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Valves

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7Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

305 cmReference

310 cmReference

Weight

9200 kgReference

8799 kgReference

Front tire

600/70R30Reference

480/65R30Reference

Rear tire

710/70R42Reference

520/85R42Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Length

555 cmReference

510 cmReference

Width

255 cmReference

249 cmReference

Height (cab)

333 cmReference

340 cmReference

Operating weight

9200 kgReference

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Max weight

16000 kgReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

58 cmReference

52 cmReference

Ag front

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480/65R30Reference

Ag rear

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520/85R42Reference

Clearance (front axle)

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56 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

negatveReference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

7.4 lReference

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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank

45 LReference

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Power

Max Power

305 hp (1,850 rpm)Reference

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Rated Power

285 hpReference

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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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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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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.