Valmet 1203
The Valmet 1203 is a tractor produced by Valmet. It is equipped with a 255.1 ci 4.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 110 hp / 82.0 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 9,259 lbs 4199 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 110 hp / 82.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
37.78 gal
143.0 L
Transmission
16 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
9,259 lbs
4199 kg
Overview
 | 1980 - 1983
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Valmet |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Valmet 1203 Engine | |
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Valmet 4.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 37.78 gal
143.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Valmet 1203 Transmission | |
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16-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Valmet 1203 Power | |
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Engine | 110 hp
82.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics | |
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Pump flow | 9.774 gpm
37.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear lift | 6614 lbs
3000 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540,1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 90.94 inches
230 cm |
Weight | 9259 to 10650 pounds |
Front tire | 9.00-20 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 255.1 ci / 4.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Valmet 411CX |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder |
Displacement | 255.1 ci
4.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.252x4.488 inches
108 x 114 mm |
Power | 110 hp
82.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Dimensions
Valmet 1203 Tires | |
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Ag front | 9.00-20 |
14.9-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 90.94 inches
230 cm |
Length | 166.1 inches
421 cm |
Height | 104.3 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 9,259 lbs
4199 kg |
10,650 lbs (4WD)
4830 kg | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Valmet 1203 based on its 110 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Valmet 1203.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.6 hrs
Approximately 6.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (37.8 gal / 143 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.7 gal/hr (21.7 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Valmet 1203 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Valmet 1203.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)110 hp
Kilowatts (kW)82 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)111.5 PS
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