- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1995–2001
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 8450 specs: hp, weight, years
VALMET 620 DWR or 620 DWRE six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 138 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
138 hp
103 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450”, 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
- 11,707 lb
- 3-point lift
- 15,212 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 19.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
VALMET 8450 specs: key facts
The VALMET 8450 was built from 1995 to 2001.
The VALMET 8450 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 103 kW (138 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The VALMET 8450 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The VALMET 8450 has a VALMET 620 DWR or 620 DWRE engine, a 6-cylinder 6.59 L diesel unit.
The VALMET 8450 weighs 5,310 kg (11,707 lb) unladen.
The VALMET 8450 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the VALMET 8450 lifts 6,900 kg (15,212 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the VALMET 8450 delivers 73.6 L/min (19.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450”
How does the 8450 compare with its class?
- Strength:
36 forward gears is high for its class — 125% above the median of 16 across the 215 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 165 L fuel tank is low for its class — 31% below the median of 240 L across the 225 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 235 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8450 have?
The only figure for the 8450 is 138 hp (103 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450”
What engine is in an 8450?
An 8450 has a VALMET 620 DWR or 620 DWRE, a 6-cylinder 6.59 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | VALMET 620 DWR or 620 DWRE |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 402.3 ci · 6.59 L |
| Max torque | 428 lb·ft · 580 N·m @ 1,450 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450”
How much will an 8450 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8450 lifts 15,212 lb (6,900 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 19.4 gpm · 73.6 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,046 psi · 210 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift at ends | 15,212 lb · 6,900 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,874 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450”
What transmission does an 8450 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8450 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated wet Valmet multi-disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450”
How much does an 8450 weigh?
An 8450 weighs 11,707 lb (5,310 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 11,707 lb · 5,310 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 18,739 lb · 8,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 100.7 in · 2,558 mm2,748 |
| Length | 194.4 in · 4,937 mm |
| Width | 92.7 in · 2,355 mm |
| Height | 109.8 in · 2,790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.3 in · 515 mm |
| Front track | 70.1–70.9 in · 1,780–1,800 mm |
| Rear track | 68.9–70.1 in · 1,750–1,780 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450”
What oil does an 8450 take, and how much?
An 8450 engine takes 20.1 qt (19.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.1 qt · 19.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 45.4 qt · 43.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8450?
Within 10% of its 138 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fiat F-140 DT138 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1996Side by side with the 8450 →
- VALMET 8400138.1 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2004Side by side with the 8450 →
- Fendt Favorit 714 Vario138 hp engine, claimed · from 1998Side by side with the 8450 →
- New Holland TM 150138 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 8450 →
- Renault Ares 696 RZ138 hp engine, claimed · 2001–2005Side by side with the 8450 →
- AGRIFULL A-140 DT Turbo138 hp engine, claimed · 1987–1991Side by side with the 8450 →
Common questions about the VALMET 8450
Is an 8450 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The VALMET 8450 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8450 have?
An 8450 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8450”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Valmet Mega-8450 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116510 · revision 1000201. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document