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Valmet 4600

Built: 1993–1996 · Series: METTA-Baureihe

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The Valmet 4600 is a model in the METTA series. Production: 1993–1996. The engine delivers 80 hp (58.8 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,397 cm³. Torque is 290 Nm. Rated speed is 2,350 rpm. The machine is 3,790 mm long, 2,070 mm wide and 2,415 mm high. The unladen weight is 3,150 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,387 mm. Ground clearance is 435 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. The tank holds 95 litres. Transmission: 8 V/4 R and 12 V/8 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 12.4 R 24 AS, rear 18.4 R 30 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 108 mm. The stroke is 120 mm. The compression ratio is 16.5:1. Maximum torque is reached at 1,450 rpm. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). Injection pressure is 23 bar. The linkage is category II. The PTO runs at 540/540E rpm. The METTA-Baureihe series covers 5 models. Rated output within it ranges from 53 to 80 hp; the 4600 sits at the top of that range with 80 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 4500 below it with 75 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 2,660 to 3,150 kg; here the 4600 sits at the top of that range with 3,150 kg. 414 Valmet models across 21 series are on record.

Valmet METTA range – five Finnish tractors from Suolahti, 4100 to 4600: 39 to 58.8 kW, three- and four-cylinder diesels, 2,660 to 3,150 kg unladen weight, 3,790 mm length

Valmet built tractors in the Finnish town of Jyväskylä and later at the Suolahti plant, initially as a state-owned Finnish engineering group and, from the 1950s, as a dedicated agricultural machinery maker alongside trucks and pulp machinery. This page gathers the METTA range with five four-digit types from 4100 to 4600, whose numbers rise together with power and weight. The smaller types run three-cylinder engines, the larger ones four-cylinder units, all diesels with a rated speed of 2,350 revolutions per minute.

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The register lists here 5 versions with 39 to 58.8 kW (53 to 80 hp) from three- and four-cylinder engines of 3,298 to 4,397 cm³ and torque from 195 to 290 Nm. Unladen weights range from 2,660 to 3,150 kg at a uniform length of 3,790 mm, width varies from 1,728 to 2,070 mm and height from 2,350 to 2,415 mm.

With the METTA range Valmet served the mid-power segment of Finnish and Nordic farming, where simple mechanics and cold-start reliability mattered more than comfort equipment. The brand held its ground at home alongside international competitors before its tractor division was later absorbed into Valtra.

Buying used, the Finnish Valmet diesels call for checking the injection pump and fuel system after decades of service, hydraulic and PTO seals, and corrosion on the wings, cab floor and radiator area. Engine and drivetrain parts are available through the Valtra network, as the two ranges are closely related technically.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Valmet METTA-Baureihe

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	80 hp (58.8 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,350 rpmcorrect
Torque	290 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque	1,450 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	4correct
Displacement	4,397 cm³correct
Bore	108 mmcorrect
Stroke	120 mmcorrect
Compression ratio	16.5correct
Injection pressure	23 barcorrect
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	3,790 mmcorrect
Width	2,070 mmcorrect
Height	2,415 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,387 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	435 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	3,150 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	8 V/4 R and 12 V/8 Rcorrect
Front tyres	12.4 R 24 AScorrect
Rear tyres	18.4 R 30 AScorrect
Top speed	30 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity	95 lcorrect

Origin and approval

Construction	unit construction (no separate frame)correct

Other data

Linkage category	Cat IIcorrect
PTO speed	540/540E rpmcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 18.7 kW/t (59 kW / 3.1 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 54% 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 4600 have?

The Valmet 4600 delivers 80 hp.

How much does the Valmet 4600 weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,150 kg.

What engine does the Valmet 4600 have?

4 cylinders, 4,397 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Valmet 4600 go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Valmet 4600?

3,790 mm × 2,070 mm × 2,415 mm.

When was the Valmet 4600 built?

Production years: 1993–1996.

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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