Valmet 6550-4 – specifications
Built: 1999 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1999 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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The Valmet 6550-4 is an agricultural tractor that entered production in 1999. Positioned within the tractor class, this machine serves as a mid-weight field tractor equipped with four cylinders. The production date of 1999 marks the specific launch of this model within Valmet's history. The four-cylinder configuration with a displacement of 4,399 cm³ forms the technical basis for the specified output of 74 kW.
The output of 74 kW is sufficient to operate common implements such as plows or cultivators in the mid-range working area. With an unladen weight of 4,650 kg and a length of 4,530 mm, the tractor provides a stable base for field operations. The permissible gross vehicle weight of 8,000 kg defines the maximum load limit, which also accounts for the transport of trailers or heavy equipment. The width of 2,440 mm influences the ability to traverse crops and compatibility with existing barns. The 36 available gears allow for fine adjustment of speed to various soil conditions and working speeds, which is advantageous for precise sowing or harvesting operations.
Within the Valmet series, the 6550-4 occupies a position in the mid-power range. The technical design featuring four cylinders and the specific number of gears distinguishes it from lighter or heavier models in the series. This configuration is typically suitable for farms requiring a balance between traction and maneuverability for mixed work in the field and on the yard. The combination of weight and power makes it suitable for use with mid-range implements, without requiring the compactness of smaller models or the maximum traction of larger series variants.
Valmet – other models: the collective page of Finnish tractors outside the named ranges, from the Valmet 20 through the 300 to 700 types to the Mezzo range 6100 to 6850, 11 to 120 kW
This page gathers the Valmet tractors the register could not assign to a named range – from the first tractor designed in Finland to the Mezzo models of the 1980s and 1990s. Valmet emerged from the state-owned Finnish engineering combine Valtion Metallitehtaat and built its own tractors from 1951, starting with the Valmet 15 and the Valmet 20 presented in 1956. The type logic changed over the decades: the three-digit types of the 1960s and 1970s such as 305, 359, 455, 505, 605 and 700 order the power class in ascending order, the suffix -4 and -4X4 marks four-wheel-drive models, the number after the slash an internal equipment or transmission code; the 6000 range (Mezzo) of the 1980s and 1990s from 6100 to 6850 replaced the older ranges. In 1997 the brand passed to Valtra after the sale to the engine maker Sisu.
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The register lists here 112 versions with 11 to 120 kW from three- to six-cylinders of 1,400 to 7,400 cm³, unladen weights from 780 to 6,640 kg, gross weights from 1,250 to 13,000 kg, lengths from about 2,490 to 5,250 mm and widths from 1,430 to 2,640 mm.
Valmet was one of the leading brands in Finland and Scandinavia for decades and shaped the Nordic farm-machinery market with cold-resistant engineering – sturdy cab heating, cold-start-capable diesel engines, sealed drivetrains; part of the output was exported to the former Soviet Union and to Eastern Europe, where the simple technology and parts supply were valued.
On used tractors, rust on panels and cab, clutch and synchro gearbox, hydraulic pump and PTO count on the older ranges, and electronics, cab mounting and engine condition on the Mezzo models of the 6000 range; parts for most model years now run through the Valtra network, which has continued the brand since the 1997 renaming.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Valmet (weitere Modelle), Valtra (Rechtsnachfolger von Valmet)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 74 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,399 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,530 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,440 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,650 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 8,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 36correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.9 kW/t (74 kW / 4.7 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 66% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Valmet 6550-4 have?
The Valmet 6550-4 delivers 74 kW.
How much does the Valmet 6550-4 weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,650 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Valmet 6550-4?
8,000 kg.
What engine does the Valmet 6550-4 have?
4 cylinders, 4,399 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Valmet 6550-4?
4,530 mm × 2,440 mm.
When was the Valmet 6550-4 built?
Production years: 1999.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
455-4
504/2110
6300-4-4X4/233
6400-4-4X4/233
702/2240
705/2390
802-4X4
8400-4-4X4/256
8550-4-4X4/275
VALMET 15
Valmet 602
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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