Valtra S260
The Valtra S260 is a tractor produced by Valtra. It is equipped with a 512.6 ci 8.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 256 hp / 190.9 kW. Transmission: 40 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 19401 lbs 8800 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 256 hp / 190.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
158.5 gal
599.9 L
Transmission
40 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
19401 lbs
8800 kg
Overview
 | 2001 - 2003
S SeriesRow-Crop tractor
S Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Valtra |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Valtra S260 Engine | |
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SisuDiesel 8.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 158.5 gal
599.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Valtra S260 Transmission | |
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40-speed four-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Valtra S260 Power | |
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Engine | 256 hp
190.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pressure | 2901 psi
200.0 bar |
Pump flow | 38.8 gpm
146.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear lift | 22480 lbs
10196 kg |
Front lift | 16523 lbs
7494 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2112 |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2071 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 121.3 inches
308 cm |
122.3 inches (suspension)
310 cm | |
Weight | 19401 lbs
8800 kg |
Front tire | 480/65R30 |
Rear tire | 520/85R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 512.6 ci / 8.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | SisuDiesel 645 ESBAE |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 512.6 ci
8.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.37x5.71 inches
111 x 145 mm |
Power | 256 hp
190.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 774 lb-ft
1049.5 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission — 40 forward and reverse four-speed power shift
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 40 forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Valtra S260 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 480/65R30. Rear: 520/85R42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 121.3 inches
308 cm |
122.3 inches (suspension)
310 cm | |
Length | 200.8 inches
510 cm |
Width | 98.4 inches
249 cm |
Height (cab) | 133.9 inches
340 cm |
Weight | 19401 lbs
8800 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Valtra S260 based on its 256 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 Valtra S260.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.9 hrs
Approximately 11.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (158.5 gal / 600 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~13.3 gal/hr (50.4 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
Valtra S260 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Valtra S260.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)256 hp
Kilowatts (kW)190.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)259.6 PS
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