Valmet 8550
Built: 1997-1997 · Series: Other models
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The Valmet 8550 is a tractor built in 1997. 118 kW is what the six-cylinder engine gets out of 7.4 litres.
Dimensions are 4.94 m by 2.45 m. Empty, it weighs 5,420 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 11 to 140 kW; with 118 kW, the 8550 sits at the top. Directly alongside are the T140 C with 111 kW below and the 1880 S with 130 kW above.
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 118 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,400 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,940 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,420 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 21.8 kW/t (118 kW / 5.4 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 86% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Valmet 8550 have?
The Valmet 8550 delivers 118 kW.
How much does the Valmet 8550 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,420 kg.
What engine does the Valmet 8550 have?
6 cylinders, 7,400 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Valmet 8550?
4,940 mm × 2,450 mm.
When was the Valmet 8550 built?
Production years: 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.
- 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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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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