Valtra (Valmet) 4000 Metta

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Valtra (Valmet) 4000 Metta differential fluid capacity is 6,5 liters. Service intervals include checking at 500 hours and changing at 1000 hours or 12 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 4100 (Metta) (1994-1996)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Check 500 hours
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 4300 (Metta) (1994-1996)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Check 500 hours
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 4400 (Metta) (1994-1996)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Check 500 hours
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 4500 (Metta) (1994-1996)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Check 500 hours
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)
  • 4600 (Metta) (1994-1996)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Check 500 hours
  • Change 1000 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: (4x4)

Additional Notes

  • The front differential fluid capacity across the Valtra (Valmet) 4000 Metta series — covering the 4100, 4300, 4400, 4500, and 4600 variants from 1994-1996 — is uniformly specified at 6.5 liters.
  • A 6.5-liter front differential capacity is a moderately substantial fill volume, consistent with the demands of agricultural tractor front axle differentials, which typically house more fluid than passenger vehicle counterparts due to higher torque loads and extended service cycles.
  • The check interval for the front differential fluid is set at 500 hours across all five variants, meaning fluid condition and level are to be inspected at that point before the full change interval is reached.
  • The change interval is specified at 1000 hours or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first, applying equally to the 4100, 4300, 4400, 4500, and 4600 models throughout the 1994-1996 production span.
  • The 1000-hour change interval reflects a time-based threshold common in agricultural equipment, where operating hours accumulate more slowly than mileage in road vehicles, making an annual calendar limit a practical parallel safeguard alongside the hour-based figure.
  • The specifications carry no variation in capacity or service intervals across the five model designations within the 4000 Metta range, indicating a shared front differential assembly across the 4100 through 4600 lineup for 1994-1996.

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