Valmet 78 Viking
The Valmet 78 Viking is a tractor produced by Valmet. It is equipped with a 239.3 ci 3.9 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 6525 lbs 2959 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
21.1 gal
79.9 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
6525 lbs
2959 kg
Valmet 78 Viking Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1981 - 1987
8 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1981 - 1987 | |
8 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Valmet |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Brazil | |
Valmet 78 Engine | |
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MWM 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Valmet 78 Transmission | |
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6-speed synchronized | |
Transmission details ...  |
Valmet 78 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 65 hp
48.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Mechanical dry disc brakes | |
Four-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 21.1 gal
79.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Pressure | 2328 psi
160.5 bar |
Pump flow | 6.7 gpm
25.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift | 3307 lbs
1500 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1720 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 86.4 inches
219 cm |
Weight | 6525 lbs
2959 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 23 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 135 |
References | |
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78 Viking published by Valmet |
Engine
Engine Detail — 239.3 ci / 3.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | MWM D229 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 239.3 ci
3.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.01x4.72 inches
102 x 120 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 191.6 lb-ft
259.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 12.5 qts
11.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse synchronized
Type | synchronized |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
With 18.4-30 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Valmet 78 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 18.4-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 86.4 inches
219 cm |
Length | 159.8 inches
405 cm |
Width | 77.6 inches
197 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 99.2 inches
251 cm |
Weight | 6525 lbs
2959 kg |
Clearance (drawbar) | 18.1 inches
45 cm |
Front tread | 55.5 to 71.3 inches
140 to 181 cm |
Rear tread | 59.5 to 82.3 inches
151 to 209 cm |
Photos
Valmet 78 Viking tractor photo
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