Overview
The Valmet 455 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1989 and 1994, available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. It is powered by a 3.3L 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 67 hp and features a standard cab with power steering and wet disc brakes.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Speed Range:
The 455 is equipped with an 8-speed synchromesh transmission or an optional 12-speed version featuring a creeper range for additional forward and reverse gears.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The hydraulic system provides a pump flow of 10.3 gpm, supporting a rear lift capacity of 5,512 lbs via the independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Chassis and Dimensional Specifications:
The tractor's weight ranges from 6,217 to 6,702 pounds depending on the drive type, with the 4WD model featuring a 16-inch front axle clearance and an 88.8-inch wheelbase.
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 | 16:1 |
| Description | Valmet TD33DS4 / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 201.4 ci (3.3 L) |
| Power | 67 hp (50.0 kW) |
| Pre-heating | intake air heater |
| Rated RPM | 2350 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft (240.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1450 |
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) |
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| 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 455 Height
| 2WD Cab | 101 inches (256 cm) |
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| 4WD Cab | 100.8 inches (256 cm) |
| Exhaust | 100.6 inches (255 cm) |
Valmet 455 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) |