- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1995–2001
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
VALMET 8550 specs: hp, weight, years
VALMET 634 DSR (E) six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 157.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
157.8 hp
117.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8550”, 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
- 11,244 lb
- 3-point lift
- 15,212 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 19.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
VALMET 8550 specs: key facts
The VALMET 8550 was built from 1995 to 2001.
The VALMET 8550 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 117.7 kW (157.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The VALMET 8550 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The VALMET 8550 has a VALMET 634 DSR (E) engine, a 6-cylinder 7.37 L diesel unit.
The VALMET 8550 weighs 5,100 kg (11,244 lb) unladen.
The VALMET 8550 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the VALMET 8550 lifts 6,900 kg (15,212 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the VALMET 8550 delivers 73.6 L/min (19.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8550”
How does the 8550 compare with its class?
- Strength:
36 forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 18 across the 169 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A 165 L fuel tank is low for its class — 39% below the median of 270 L across the 180 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 5,100 kg is low for its class — 20% below the median of 6,398 kg across the 184 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 184 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8550 have?
The only figure for the 8550 is 157.8 hp (117.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8550”
What engine is in an 8550?
An 8550 has a VALMET 634 DSR (E), a 6-cylinder 7.37 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | VALMET 634 DSR (E) |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 449.4 ci · 7.37 L |
| Max torque | 458 lb·ft · 621 N·m @ 1,246 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8550”
How much will an 8550 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8550 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 | 2,031–2,248 psi · 140–155 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-8550”
What transmission does an 8550 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8550 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Fichtel & Sachs single plate 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-8550”
How much does an 8550 weigh?
An 8550 weighs 11,244 lb (5,100 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 11,244 lb · 5,100 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 18,739 lb · 8,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 108.2 in · 2,748 mm2,558 |
| Length | 194.4 in · 4,937 mm |
| Width | 85.7–105.8 in · 2,178–2,688 mm |
| Height | 109.6 in · 2,785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.5 in · 520 mm |
| Front track | 59.6–77.6 in · 1,515–1,970 mm |
| Rear track | 63.4–83.3 in · 1,610–2,115 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8550”
What oil does an 8550 take, and how much?
An 8550 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-8550” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 45.4 qt · 43.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8550” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8550” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8550?
Within 10% of its 157.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- New Holland 8560A157.8 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the 8550 →
- Landini 165 DT157.8 hp engine, claimed · 1997–2001Side by side with the 8550 →
- New Holland TM165157.8 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 8550 →
- Hürlimann SX 1600157.8 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the 8550 →
- Lamborghini 160 Champion157.8 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the 8550 →
- SAME Rubin 160157.8 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2004Side by side with the 8550 →
Common questions about the VALMET 8550
Is an 8550 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The VALMET 8550 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8550 have?
An 8550 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Valmet Mega-8550”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Valmet Mega-8550 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116511 · revision 1000202. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document