Renault 58-12 MX vs VALMET 255 (255-4)

9 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

1989–1993

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

1992–1994

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the 58-12 MX and the 255 (255-4) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

9 material differences · 7 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Renault 58-12 MX and VALMET 255 (255-4), field by field
Field	58-12 MX	255 (255-4)	Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed	53.2 hp	52 hp	—
Engine declared	MWM D 226-3	VALMET 320 D	differs
Displacement declared	3.12 L	3.30 L	+6% 255 (255-4)
Maximum torque declared	142 lb·ft · 192 N·m	148 lb·ft · 200 N·m	—
Transmission
Top speed declared	18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h	18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/h	—
Clutch declared	Dry VALEO double clutch	Pedal operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single plate clutch	differs
Hydraulics & hitch
Hydraulic centre declared	—	Open centre	—
Pump flow declared	—	10.3 gpm · 39.0 L/min	—
Pressure declared	—	2,901 psi · 200 bar	—
Three-point lift at ends declared	6,327 lb · 2,870 kg	5,688 lb · 2,580 kg	+11% 58-12 MX
Rear PTO speeds declared	540/1000 rpm	540/1000 rpm	—
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared	5,633 lb · 2,555 kg	6,217 lb · 2,820 kg	+10% 255 (255-4)
Maximum permissible mass declared	9,645 lb · 4,375 kg	—	—
Wheelbase declared	89.4 in · 2,270 mm	83.1 in · 2,112 mm	+7% 58-12 MX
Length declared	142.5 in · 3,620 mm	146.1 in · 3,710 mm	—
Width declared	73.2 in · 1,860 mm	77.4 in · 1,965 mm	+6% 255 (255-4)
Height declared	92.5 in · 2,350 mm	96.9 in · 2,460 mm	—
Ground clearance declared	15.4 in · 390 mm	15.9 in · 405 mm	—
Turning radius, braked declared	13.1 ft · 4.00 m	10.2 ft · 3.10 m	+29% 58-12 MX
Fuel tank declared	121.5 qt · 115.0 L	77.1 qt · 73.0 L	+58% 58-12 MX

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