Valtra (Valmet) N4 Direct

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Valtra N4 Direct differential fluid capacity is 7,5-8 liters. Service intervals include checking at 600 hours and changing at 1200 hours or 12 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • N134 Direct (2015-2021)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5-8 liter
  • Check 600 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: Dana
  • N154 Direct (2015-2021)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5-8 liter
  • Check 600 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: Dana
  • N154e Direct (2015-2021)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5-8 liter
  • Check 600 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: Dana
  • N174 Direct (2015-2021)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5-8 liter
  • Check 600 hours
  • Change 1200 hours/ 12 months
  • Code: Dana

Additional Notes

  • The Valtra (Valmet) N4 Direct front differential capacity is listed as a range of 7.5 to 8 liters across all four variants, which reflects a typical service fill tolerance rather than a fixed overhaul volume, allowing for minor variation during refill procedures.
  • The N134 Direct, N154 Direct, N154e Direct, and N174 Direct all share an identical front differential capacity range of 7.5 to 8 liters, indicating a common axle assembly across the lineup for the 2015-2021 period.
  • A check interval of 600 hours applies to the front differential on all four variants under normal use conditions, meaning the fluid level is inspected at that point without a full drain and refill being required.
  • The change interval for the front differential fluid is set at 1200 hours or 12 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions across all N4 Direct variants from 2015-2021.
  • The 1200-hour change interval represents exactly double the 600-hour check interval, a structure commonly used in agricultural equipment servicing to align inspections with a midpoint between full fluid changes.
  • The time-based component of the change interval, set at 12 months, means that even in lower-utilization applications where 1200 operating hours may not be reached within a year, an annual fluid change is still specified under normal use conditions.

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