Overview
The Valmet 355 is a utility farm tractor manufactured between 1990 and 1994, available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with a standard cab. It is powered by a 3.3L three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 61 hp and features a rear lift capacity of 5,512 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The 3.3L liquid-cooled Valmet engine produces 61 hp and 162.3 lb-ft of torque at 1400 RPM, supporting an independent rear PTO rated at 540 RPM.
Transmission Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with an 8-speed synchromesh transmission or an optional 12-speed creeper version that provides an additional four gears in both forward and reverse.
Hydraulic and Chassis Specifications:
The system utilizes a 10.3 gpm hydraulic pump and a rear hitch rated for 5,512 lbs of lift, with a total vehicle weight ranging from 6,217 to 6,702 lbs depending on the drive type.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Valmet |
Engine
| Engine type | Valmet 3.3L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (73.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.252x4.724 inches (108 x 120 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | Valmet TD33D / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 201.4 ci (3.3 L) |
| Power | 61 hp (45.5 kW) |
| Pre-heating | intake air heater |
| Rated RPM | 2350 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 162.3 lb-ft (220.1 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 additional four gears forward and reverse. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 8 reverse |
| Type | synchromesh / creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 12-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 12-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 | 5,512 lbs (2500 kg) |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1890 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 16 inches (40 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 151.6 inches (385 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88.8 inches (225 cm) |
| Width | 79.9 inches (202 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 83.2 inches (211 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88.8 inches (225 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Weight | 6217 to 6702 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-30 |
| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30 / Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 13.6-36 / Front: 11.2R24. Rear: 13.6R36 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30 |
References
| Description | International Success published by Valmet / 55 Series published in 1993, by Valmet / 55 Series published in 1993, 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 355 Height
| 2WD Cab | 101 inches (256 cm) |
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| 4WD Cab | 100.8 inches (256 cm) |
| Exhaust | 104 inches (264 cm) |
Valmet 355 Weight
| 2WD | 6217 lbs (2820 kg) |
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| 2WD Max front axle | 6614 lbs (3000 kg) |
| 4WD | 6702 lbs (3040 kg) |
| 4WD Max front axle | 4519 lbs (2049 kg) |
| Max rear axle | 8378 lbs (3800 kg) |