Valmet 8550
The Valmet 8550 is a tractor produced by Valmet. It is equipped with a 449.6 ci 7.4 L engine. The rated power output is 158.2 hp 118.0 kW. Transmission: HiTech. Operating weight: 11460 lbs 5198 kg.
Engine Power
158.2 hp
118.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
43.6 gal
165.0 L
Transmission
HiTech
Operating Weight
11460 lbs
5198 kg
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Overview
 | 1995 - 2002
HiTech 8050 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1995 - 2002 | |
HiTech 8050 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Valmet |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Suolahti, Finland | |
Valmet 8550 Engine | |
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SisuDiesel 7.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 43.6 gal
165.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Valmet 8550 Transmission | |
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36-speed three-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Valmet 8550 Power | |
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Engine | 158.2 hp
118.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 125.8 hp
93.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 145.0 hp
108.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard. |
Hydraulics | |
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Pressure | 2756 psi
190.0 bar |
Pump flow | 19.3 gpm
73.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 15432 lbs
6999 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
540/540E OptOptional | |
1000 OptOptional | |
Engine RPM | 540@1874 |
1000@2080 | |
540E@1539 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 100.7 inches
255 cm |
Weight | 11460 lbs
5198 kg |
Front tire | 16.8R28 |
Rear tire | 20.8R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Modell-programmet 2000 published by Valtra | |
HiTech published in 1999, by Valtra | |
TwinTrac published in 2001, by Valtra |
Engine
Engine Detail — 449.6 ci / 7.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | SisuDiesel 634 DSRE |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 449.6 ci
7.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.28 inches
108 x 134 mm |
Power | 158.2 hp
118.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 479.4 lb-ft
650.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — HiTech
Transmission | HiTech |
Type | three-speed power shift |
Gears | 36 forward and reverse |
Four gears in three ranges with three-speed power shift and power shuttle. | |
With 20.8R38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Valmet 8550 Tires | |
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Ag front | 16.8R28 |
Ag rear | 20.8R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 100.7 inches
255 cm |
Length | 194.5 inches
494 cm |
Width | 88.2 inches
224 cm |
Height (cab) | 111.4 inches
282 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 111.8 inches
283 cm |
Weight | 11460 lbs
5198 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 21.9 inches
55 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 21.1 inches
53 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1633 | |
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Diesel HiTech 4WD
May 1996 - July 1996,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1633 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 145.0 hp
108.1 kW |
Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 141.6 hp
105.6 kW |
Fuel use | 8.7 gal/hour
32.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 145.0 hp
108.1 kW |
Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour
31.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 125.8 hp
93.8 kW |
Fuel use | 8.6 gal/hour
32.6 l/hour |
Max pull | 10565 lbs
4792 kg |
Photos
Valtra 8550 towing bales.
Valtra 8550
Valtra 8550
Right-hand control console on the Valtra 8550.
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