Valtra (Valmet) 05 series

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Valtra (Valmet) 05 series differential fluid capacity ranges from 4,5 to 8 liters. Service intervals include checks at 50 and 400 hours, and changes at 800 or 2000 hours, or 12 to 24 months. The data covers 9 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • 2005 (1986-1990)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 2105 (1986-1990)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 305, 305-4 (1986-1991)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • Check 400 hours
  • Change 800 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 405, 405-4 (1986-1991)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • Check 400 hours
  • Change 800 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 505, 505-4 (1986-1991)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 400 hours
  • Change 800 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 605, 605-4 (1986-1991)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 400 hours
  • Change 800 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 705, 705-4 (1986-1991)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 400 hours
  • Change 800 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 805-4 (1986-1991)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 400 hours
  • Change 800 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 905-4 (1986-1991)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 400 hours
  • Change 800 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)

Additional Notes

  • The Valtra (Valmet) 05 series front differential capacities fall into two distinct groups: the 305 and 405 models hold 4.5 liters, while the 505 through 905 range and the 2005 and 2105 share an 8-liter capacity. The larger figure reflects the heavier-duty axle housings used in higher-horsepower configurations.
  • The 2005 and 2105 models carry a check interval of 50 hours, compared to the 400-hour check interval specified for the 305 through 905 range. A 50-hour interval is typical of break-in or high-stress monitoring periods, indicating closer attention to fluid condition in those two models.
  • Change intervals for the 2005 and 2105 front differential are set at 2000 hours or 24 months under normal use conditions, which is notably longer than the 800-hour or 12-month interval assigned to the 305 through 905 models under the same normal use condition.
  • The 305 and 405 models share identical front differential specifications, including the 4.5-liter capacity, 400-hour check interval, and 800-hour or 12-month change interval, despite representing different power classes within the 1986-1991 production span.
  • All models from the 505-4 through the 905-4 share the same 8-liter front differential capacity and identical service intervals of 400 hours for checks and 800 hours or 12 months for changes, reflecting a common front axle assembly across that portion of the lineup produced from 1986 to 1991.
  • The "-4" suffix appearing on models such as the 305-4, 505-4, and 905-4 denotes four-wheel-drive variants, and the front differential specifications listed apply specifically to those configurations. Two-wheel-drive variants within the same model designations would not have a front differential.
  • The 2005 and 2105 were produced from 1986 to 1990, a slightly shorter window than the 305 through 905 range, which ran from 1986 to 1991. Both groups fall within the broader 1986-2005 span covered by the 05 series differential fluid data.

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