Valmet 15 – specifications
Built: 1953 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1953 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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The Valmet 15 is a compact tractor manufactured by Valmet in 1953. As a representative of early post-war production, this model is positioned in the category of light agricultural tractors. The design is based on a four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1,410 cm³, delivering a power output of 11 kW. This technical configuration defines the Valmet 15 as a machine for light to medium field work and farm transport, which can also be used in confined stables or on small plots due to its compact dimensions.
The four-cylinder engine ensures smooth operation, which was typical for the time. The curb weight of 850 kg and the gross vehicle weight of 1,250 kg limit the maximum trailer load and the payload on the implement carrier. With a length of 2,500 mm and a width of 1,430 mm, the tractor remains maneuverable, facilitating handling on the farm. The three-speed transmission requires the driver to plan working speed in advance, as no fine gradations are available for different soil conditions or speed requirements.
Within the available data series, the Valmet 15 represents a distinct model characterized by its specific power and weight parameters. Without direct comparison values to other models in the series, its position can primarily be described by absolute values. The combination of 11 kW power and a gross weight of 1,250 kg is suitable for tasks such as pulling light plows, operating smaller mounted implements, or transporting feed. The limited number of gears and the low weight make it a specialized solution for farms that do not require high traction for heavy soil cultivation.
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)
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● VALMET 15 | 1953 | 11 | — | Official register |
| 15 | 1953 | 11 | — | Official register |
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 11 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,410 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,500 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,430 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 850 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,250 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 3correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.9 kW/t (11 kW / 0.8 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 3% 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 15 have?
The Valmet 15 delivers 11 kW.
How much does the Valmet 15 weigh?
The unladen weight is 850 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Valmet 15?
1,250 kg.
What engine does the Valmet 15 have?
4 cylinders, 1,410 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Valmet 15?
2,500 mm × 1,430 mm.
When was the Valmet 15 built?
Production years: 1953.
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
6550-4
702/2240
705/2390
802-4X4
8400-4-4X4/256
8550-4-4X4/275
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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