Volvo Bm Valmet 805-4
Built: 1985 · Series: Other models
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Volvo BM Valmet – other models: the collective page of tractors from the Swedish-Finnish merger years 1979 to 1985, from the 505-4 through the 705 and 805-4 to the 905X4, 50 to 105 kW, three- to six-cylinder diesels
This page gathers the tractors that carried the name Volvo BM Valmet – the joint marketing arrangement Volvo BM of Eskilstuna, Sweden, and Valmet of Finland ran for their tractor programmes from 1979 to 1985, before Volvo gave up its stake in Valmet, from which the independent Valmet Traktor brand emerged. The types carry the familiar logic of both houses: a three-digit number for the power class, the digit after the hyphen for the number of driven axles – the 705 as two-wheel drive, the 705-4 and 805-4 as four-wheel-drive versions, the 805-4-4X4 with an additional four-wheel-drive marking, the 905X4 as the range's top model.
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The register lists here 7 versions with 50 to 105 kW from three- to six-cylinders of 3,290 to 6,600 cm³, unladen weights from 3,190 to 4,300 kg, gross weights from 7,412.5 to 10,500 kg, lengths from 4,290 to 4,700 mm and widths from 2,013 to 2,210 mm.
The merger years tied the Swedish Bolinder-Munktell tradition to the Finnish Valmet programme before the two houses went their separate ways again in 1985; the tractors of this transitional period are still in use in Scandinavia and sought by collectors documenting the brief shared model history of the two marques.
On used examples, engine and turbocharger condition count, the condition of the four-wheel drive and front axle gearbox on the -4 versions, hydraulics and PTO, and rust on cab and mudguards; spare parts run through the successor networks of Valtra and Volvo.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Volvo BM Valmet (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 70 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,390 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,425 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,013 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,940 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 10,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 8correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.8 kW/t (70 kW / 3.9 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 63% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,659 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo Bm Valmet 805-4 have?
The Volvo Bm Valmet 805-4 delivers 70 kW.
How much does the Volvo Bm Valmet 805-4 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,940 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo Bm Valmet 805-4?
10,500 kg.
What engine does the Volvo Bm Valmet 805-4 have?
4 cylinders, 4,390 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo Bm Valmet 805-4?
4,425 mm × 2,013 mm.
When was the Volvo Bm Valmet 805-4 built?
Production years: 1985.
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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