Valmet 865-2/865
Built: 1996–1997 · Series: 65 er-Baureihe
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Valmet 65 series – Finnish farm tractors of the late 1970s and 1980s from Suolahti: 365 to 865, 45 to 64 kW, Sisu-Valmet engines
The Valmet 65 series from Finland followed the 55 series in the late 1970s and 1980s and bundles the three- and four-cylinder tractors 365 to 865. The -4 suffix marks four-wheel drive as in the 55 series; the engines came from the company's own plant and ran under the Sisu-Valmet name, as with the type 310 unit.
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The register lists here 5 versions with 44.9 to 64 kW or 52 to 80 hp from three- to four-cylinders of 3,298 to 4,397 cc, unladen weights from 2,820 to 3,280 kg, a lift capacity of 1,350 kg, lengths from 3,710 to 4,000 mm, widths from 2,030 to 2,040 mm and heights from 2,570 to 2,655 mm, torque from 220 to 310 Nm at a rated speed of 2,350 rpm.
Like the 55 series, the 65 series was built at the Suolahti plant for the Finnish and Scandinavian market; it covered a somewhat higher power class and came at the transition from the Valmet brand to the later renaming as Valtra. It thus closed the gap in the Valmet programme between the 55 series and the bigger ranges of the following years, sharing the same design philosophy and plant.
On the 65 series, what counts is the condition and compression of the Sisu-Valmet diesel, the condition of the four-wheel-drive clutch on the -4 models, the tightness of the hydraulics and lift, and rust on the cab and mudguards; parts today run through the successor network of Valtra.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Valmet 65er-Baureihe, Valtra (Nachfolgemarke von Valmet, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 87 hp (64 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,350 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 310 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,450 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Bore | 108 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 16.5correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,842 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,040 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,610 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,244 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 465 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,190 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- and four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8 V/4 R and 12 V/8 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 10.00-16 ASF (A: 13.6 R 24 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 16.9 R 34 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.1 kW/t (64 kW / 3.2 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 59% 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 865-2/865 have?
The Valmet 865-2/865 delivers 87 hp.
How much does the Valmet 865-2/865 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,190 kg.
What engine does the Valmet 865-2/865 have?
4 cylinders, Diesel.
How fast does the Valmet 865-2/865 go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Valmet 865-2/865?
3,842 mm × 2,040 mm × 2,610 mm.
When was the Valmet 865-2/865 built?
Production years: 1996–1997.
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.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- 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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