- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1975–1980
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
VALMET 1502 specs: hp, weight, years
VALMET 611 CS six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 134 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
134 hp
100 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 16,469 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,871 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
VALMET 1502 specs: key facts
The VALMET 1502 was built from 1975 to 1980.
The VALMET 1502 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 100 kW (134 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The VALMET 1502 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The VALMET 1502 has a VALMET 611 CS engine, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel unit.
The VALMET 1502 weighs 7,470 kg (16,469 lb) unladen.
The VALMET 1502 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the VALMET 1502 lifts 3,570 kg (7,871 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502”
How does the 1502 compare with its class?
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 7,470 kg is high for its class — 32% above the median of 5,650 kg across the 245 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 245 tractors within 10% of its power, 11% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 245 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 1502 have?
The only figure for the 1502 is 134 hp (100 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502”
What engine is in a 1502?
A 1502 has a VALMET 611 CS, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | VALMET 611 CS |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 402.5 ci · 6.60 L |
| Max torque | 406 lb·ft · 550 N·m @ 1,650 rpm |
| Electrical system | 24 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502”
How much will a 1502 lift?
A 1502 lifts 7,871 lb (3,570 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 7,871 lb · 3,570 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,746 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502”
What transmission does a 1502 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1502 are below.
| Clutch | Dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502”
How much does a 1502 weigh?
A 1502 weighs 16,469 lb (7,470 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 16,469 lb · 7,470 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 101.3 in · 2,572 mm |
| Length | 209.8 in · 5,330 mm |
| Width | 83.7 in · 2,125 mm |
| Height | 118.1 in · 3,000 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.5 in · 420 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502”
What oil does a 1502 take, and how much?
A 1502 engine takes 24.3 qt (23.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 24.3 qt · 23.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 41.2 qt · 39.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 24.3 qt · 23.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 28.5 qt · 27.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1502?
Within 10% of its 134 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 1134 (A)133.3 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1990Side by side with the 1502 →
- Fiat 1380 (DT)133.3 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1984Side by side with the 1502 →
- Renault 145-14 TX133.3 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1986Side by side with the 1502 →
- Steyr 8150a133.3 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1993Side by side with the 1502 →
- Renault 145-54 TX133.3 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1990Side by side with the 1502 →
- SOMECA 1380 (TD)133.2 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the 1502 →
Common questions about the VALMET 1502
Is a 1502 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The VALMET 1502 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1502 have?
A 1502 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 1502”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Valmet 1502 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116346 · revision 997654. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document