Overview
The Valmet 803 is a versatile row-crop tractor produced between 1980 and 1983, featuring a powerful 80.5 hp turbocharged diesel engine and a 16-speed Hi-Trac transmission. Available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, this model comes standard with a heated cab and a high-capacity rear lift of 6,393 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Lifting and Loading:
Equipped with a rear lift capacity of 6,393 lbs and support for a front-end loader attachment, this tractor is well-suited for moving heavy implements and handling material around the farm.
Row-Crop Applications:
Designed specifically as a row-crop tractor, its 16 forward gears and precise power steering allow for controlled operation in various field conditions and crop types.
All-Weather Field Work:
The standard inclusion of a heated cab and the option for a 4WD drivetrain with 18.5 inches of ground clearance ensures the operator remains comfortable and productive in demanding terrain and colder climates.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Valmet |
Engine
| Engine type | Valmet 4.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.72 inches (108 x 120 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 16.9 qts (16.0 L) |
| Description | Valmet 411 CS / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 268.5 ci (4.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 13.7 qts (13.0 L) |
| Power | 80.5 hp (60.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 225.7 lb-ft (306.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1450 |
| PTO (claimed) | 76.4 hp (57.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 310mm disc |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Hi-Trac |
| Transmission type | 16-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with heater. |
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| Description | Power steering / Disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 23.8 gal (90.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 6.1 gal (23.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 6.1 gal (23.1 L) |
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| Pressure | 3046 psi (210.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 9.2 gpm (34.8 lpm) |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 6393 lbs (2899 kg) |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1556 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 130 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Ground clearance | 18.9 inches (48 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Length | 151.2 inches (384 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 7915 lbs (3590 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 92.1 inches (233 cm) |
| 2WD Width | 77.6 inches (197 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 18.5 inches (46 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 163.4 inches (415 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 8841 lbs (4010 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 96.3 inches (244 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 83.1 inches (211 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-34 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 92.1 inches (233 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 96.3 inches (244 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Weight | 7915 to 8841 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-34 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 13.6-28. Rear: 18.4-34 |
References
| Description | Trendsetter published in 1981, by Valmet / J60 - J71 - J81 published in 1980, by Valtra |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-34 rear tires. |
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Valmet 803 Height
| 2WD Cab | 98.4 inches (249 cm) |
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| 2WD Exhaust | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| 4WD Cab | 103.2 inches (262 cm) |
| 4WD Exhaust | 106.3 inches (270 cm) |
Valmet 803 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Variants
| 802 | 8-speed |
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| 803 | 16-speed |