Valmet 985

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Valmet 985 is a row crop tractor built for farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to control in the fields. The tractor uses a synchronized transmission with 8 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving farmers plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the Valmet 985 has a MWM TD229 engine. This diesel engine is turbocharged and liquid-cooled, with 4 cylinders. It has a below-average displacement of 239.3 ci but runs at a very high 2300 rpm. The tractor weighs 7340 lb, which is on the lighter side for its class. It measures 175.6 inches long, 82.7 inches wide, and 104.3 inches tall. The Valmet 985 comes with agricultural tires, a rear-mounted Category 3 hitch, and an open center hydraulic system. For safety, it has a ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) operator station.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Transmission: Synchronized

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 7340 lb (3329 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Valmet 985 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Valmet 985 is Below Average. It is greater than 16% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Valmet 985 is Below Average. It is greater than 13% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Valmet 985 is Above Average. It is greater than 83% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
MWM
Model
TD229
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
4
Displacement
239 ci (3.9 L)
Bore
4.01 in (101.9 mm)
Stroke
4.72 in (119.9 mm)
Rated RPM
2300

Transmission

Type
Synchronized
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power