Overview
The Valmet 305 is a 53-horsepower utility tractor produced between 1985 and 1991, available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. It features a liquid-cooled 2.7L 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine paired with an 8-speed creeper transmission and standard cab.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Configuration:
The Valmet TD27DS3 engine provides 143.8 lb-ft of torque at 1400 RPM and utilizes a 12V negative ground electrical system with a 45-amp alternator.
Transmission and Drive System:
Equipped with an 8 forward and 4 reverse gear transmission including a creeper range, the mechanical rear differential lock and wet disc brakes manage power to the 14.9-30 or 13.9-36 rear tires.
Chassis and Lift Capacity:
With a weight range of 6,063 to 6,548 pounds depending on drive type, the chassis supports a rear lift capacity of 4,189 lbs via a 10.3 gpm hydraulic pump flow.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Valmet |
Engine
| Engine type | Valmet 2.7L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (73.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.488 inches (100 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 18:1 |
| Description | Valmet TD27DS3 / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 163.8 ci (2.7 L) |
| Power | 53 hp (39.5 kW) |
| Pre-heating | intake air heater |
| Rated RPM | 2350 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 143.8 lb-ft (195.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 280mm dry disc / 280mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range. / Creeper range provides an addition four gears forward and reverse. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Type | creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 8-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 8-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 10.3 gpm (39.0 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 4,189 lbs (1900 kg) |
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PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 19.9 inches (50 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Length | 146.1 inches (371 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 83.2 inches (211 cm) |
| 2WD Width | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 16 inches (40 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 151.6 inches (385 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88.8 inches (225 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 76.8 inches (195 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 14.9-30 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 83.2 inches (211 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88.8 inches (225 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Weight | 6063 to 6548 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 14.9-30 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 13.9-36 |
References
| Description | International Success published by Valmet |
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Speeds
| Description | With 13.6-36 rear tires. / With 13.6-36 rear tires. |
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Valmet 305 Height
| 2WD Cab | 101 inches (256 cm) |
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| 2WD Exhaust | 103 inches (261 cm) |
| 4WD Cab | 100.8 inches (256 cm) |
| 4WD Exhaust | 104 inches (264 cm) |
Valmet 305 Weight
| 2WD | 6063 lbs (2750 kg) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Max front axle | 6614 lbs (3000 kg) |
| 4WD | 6548 lbs (2970 kg) |
| 4WD Max front axle | 4519 lbs (2049 kg) |
| Max rear axle | 8378 lbs (3800 kg) |