- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1998–2006
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 6550 HiTech specs: hp, weight, years
VALMET 420 DWRE or 44 ET four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 98.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
98.6 hp
73.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”, 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
- 10,406 lb
- 3-point lift
- 12,346 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 18.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
VALMET 6550 HiTech specs: key facts
The VALMET 6550 HiTech was built from 1998 to 2006.
The VALMET 6550 HiTech has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 73.5 kW (98.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The VALMET 6550 HiTech is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The VALMET 6550 HiTech has a VALMET 420 DWRE or 44 ET engine, a 4-cylinder 4.40 L diesel unit.
The VALMET 6550 HiTech weighs 4,720 kg (10,406 lb) unladen.
The VALMET 6550 HiTech has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the VALMET 6550 HiTech lifts 5,600 kg (12,346 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the VALMET 6550 HiTech delivers 70.8 L/min (18.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”
How does the 6550 HiTech compare with its class?
- Strength:
36 forward gears is high for its class — 132% above the median of 15.5 across the 316 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 327 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 6550 HiTech have?
The only figure for the 6550 HiTech is 98.6 hp (73.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”
What engine is in a 6550 HiTech?
A 6550 HiTech has a VALMET 420 DWRE or 44 ET, a 4-cylinder 4.40 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | VALMET 420 DWRE or 44 ET |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 268.3 ci · 4.40 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”
How much will a 6550 HiTech lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 6550 HiTech lifts 12,346 lb (5,600 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 18.7 gpm · 70.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 12,346 lb · 5,600 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,874 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”
What transmission does a 6550 HiTech have?
Transmission specifications for the 6550 HiTech are below.
| Clutch | Electrically-operated dry single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”
How much does a 6550 HiTech weigh?
A 6550 HiTech weighs 10,406 lb (4,720 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 10,406 lb · 4,720 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 16,535 lb · 7,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 6,614 lb · 3,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 92.1 in · 2,340 mm |
| Length | 178.0 in · 4,520 mm |
| Width | 92.9 in · 2,360 mm |
| Height | 107.1 in · 2,720 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.1 in · 434 mm |
| Front track | 60.6–80.1 in · 1,540–2,035 mm |
| Rear track | 67.5–83.3 in · 1,715–2,115 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”
What oil does a 6550 HiTech take, and how much?
A 6550 HiTech engine takes 13.7 qt (13.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 13.7 qt · 13.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 45.4 qt · 43.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.4 qt · 15.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 6550 HiTech?
Within 10% of its 98.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH MX 10098.6 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2002Side by side with the 6550 HiTech →
- New Holland 816098.6 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the 6550 HiTech →
- SAME Silver 100.4 DT98.6 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2004Side by side with the 6550 HiTech →
- SAME Silver 100.6 DT98.6 hp engine, claimed · 1995–2004Side by side with the 6550 HiTech →
- New Holland TSA 10098.6 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2005Side by side with the 6550 HiTech →
- Agco RT-10098.6 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2005Side by side with the 6550 HiTech →
Common questions about the VALMET 6550 HiTech
Is a 6550 HiTech two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The VALMET 6550 HiTech is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 6550 HiTech have?
A 6550 HiTech has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet 6550 HiTech”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Valmet 6550 HiTech — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116482 · revision 999510. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document