Valtra S263
The Valtra S263 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): 291 hp / 217.0 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 22708 lbs 10300 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 291 hp / 217.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
161.1 gal
609.8 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
22708 lbs
10300 kg
Overview
 | 2011 - 2013
S SeriesRow-Crop tractor
S Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Valtra (a part of AGCO) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Valtra S263 Engine | |
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SisuDiesel 8.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 161.1 gal
609.8 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 15.9 gal
60.2 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Valtra S263 Transmission | |
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continuously-variable transmission | |
Transmission details ...  |
Valtra S263 Power | |
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Engine | 291 hp
217.0 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 load sensing |
Rear valves | 4 to 6 |
Front valves | 0 to 2 |
Pump flow | 52.8 gpm
199.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IV/III |
Rear lift | 26455 lbs
11999 kg |
Front lift | 11023 lbs
5000 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000/1000E (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 1000E@1600 |
1000@2031 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 122.2 inches
310 cm |
Weight | 22708 lbs
10300 kg |
Front tire | 600/70R28 |
Rear tire | 650/85R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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S Series published in 2013, by Valtra |
Engine
Engine Detail — 512.6 ci / 8.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | SisuDiesel 84 AWI-4V |
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 |
Emissions | Stage 3B |
Power | 291 hp
217.0 kW |
Torque | 966 lb-ft
1309.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Valtra S263 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse continuously-variable transmission
Type | continuously-variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Valtra S263 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 600/70R28. Rear: 650/85R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 122.2 inches
310 cm |
Length | 191.7 inches
486 cm |
Width | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
Height (cab) | 124.3 inches
315 cm |
Operating weight | 22708 lbs
10300 kg |
Ground clearance | 18.6 inches
47 cm |
Photos
Valtra S263 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Valtra S263 based on its 291 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 S263.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.6 hrs
Approximately 10.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (161.1 gal / 609.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~15.1 gal/hr (57.3 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 S263 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Valtra S263.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)291 hp
Kilowatts (kW)217 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)295 PS
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