Valtra has introduced the sixth-generation T Series, replacing its established mid-power tractor platform with an extensively redesigned range producing from 170 to 245 horsepower. The new generation brings the 7.5-liter AGCO Power CORE75 engine, a new 10-step PowerShift transmission option, the AGCO ML 180 continuously variable transmission, SmartTouch Gen2 controls and factory integration with PTx FarmENGAGE.
Orders opened October 1, 2026, with first customer deliveries expected before the end of the year, subject to market availability. Valtra describes the new T Series as an all-new tractor rather than a conventional model-year update, with changes extending across the engine, transmission, hydraulics, electronics, operator interface and connected farming architecture.
New 7.5-Liter CORE75 Engine
The sixth-generation T Series uses the AGCO Power CORE75, a 7.5-liter six-cylinder engine designed around high torque at relatively low engine speeds. Output ranges from 170 hp in the T146 to a maximum of 245 hp, while the T236 develops up to 1,184 Nm of torque.
Valtra combines the engine with Smart Power Management, which coordinates engine and transmission behavior according to the workload. Operators can select Eco, Normal and Power modes rather than manually trying to maintain the most efficient combination of engine speed and transmission ratio.
The CORE75 uses a long-stroke design and does not rely on exhaust gas recirculation. Valtra lists a best-point specific fuel consumption figure of 188 g/kWh and says fuel consumption can be approximately 5% lower than with the previous AGCO Power 74HD engine. That comparison currently comes from AGCO Power laboratory testing, however, and independent validation testing is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
That distinction matters. A 5% improvement at the engine’s most efficient operating point does not automatically translate into a 5% reduction across every field operation. Real-world results will depend on load, transmission strategy, travel speed, implement demand and operator behavior. What looks more significant from an engineering perspective is the combination of the lower-speed torque curve with automated engine and transmission management, since that can keep the tractor closer to an efficient operating range during changing loads.
Six T Series Models
The new lineup covers six models:
| Model | Maximum Power | Maximum Torque |
|---|---|---|
| T146 | 170 hp | 815 Nm |
| T156 | 185 hp | 879 Nm |
| T176 | 200 hp | 949 Nm |
| T196 | 230 hp | 1,019 Nm |
| T216 | 245 hp | 1,095 Nm |
| T236 | 245 hp | 1,184 Nm |
The T216 and T236 therefore share the same published maximum horsepower figure, but the T236 provides substantially more peak torque, indicating that Valtra is differentiating the upper models by pulling characteristics and sustained heavy-work capability rather than horsepower alone.
CVT or New 10-Step PowerShift
Transmission choice is one of the major changes. Buyers can specify the AGCO ML 180 CVT or the new 10-step PowerShift transmission. Valtra also lists a 5-step PowerShift configuration with the Active Gen2 control system in selected specifications.
The ML 180 CVT uses two operating ranges and provides stepless travel from very low working speeds to a maximum of 57 km/h where regulations permit. Engine speed and transmission ratio can be automatically coordinated, making the CVT particularly suited to PTO work, loader operations and jobs where travel speed changes frequently.
The new 10-step PowerShift provides much smaller ratio changes than a conventional transmission with fewer powershift stages. That should be particularly useful during transport and draft work, where maintaining engine load without large changes in ground speed can improve both drivability and fuel efficiency.
Depending on specification and local regulations, the T Series is available with maximum transport speeds of 40, 50 or 57 km/h.
200 L/Min Hydraulics
Hydraulic capacity reaches 200 liters per minute, giving the T Series sufficient flow for demanding planters, drills, hydraulic motors and other implements with substantial continuous oil requirements.
The rear linkage provides up to 95 kN of lift capacity, while the tractor can be configured with as many as six rear hydraulic valves and up to 75 liters of exportable hydraulic oil. Transmission and hydraulic oils are kept separate, which helps prevent contamination between implement hydraulic circuits and the transmission system.
Valtra has also introduced Hydraulic Assistant functions that can automatically adjust engine speed when hydraulic demand increases. This is intended to maintain hydraulic output while reducing the amount of manual engine-speed management required from the operator.
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight reaches 14,000 kg. That figure is particularly relevant as modern implements, front linkages, ballast systems and mounted equipment continue to increase the total working weight of tractors in this power class.
4.9-Meter Turning Radius
Despite the six-cylinder engine and output of up to 245 hp, Valtra has retained a relatively compact chassis layout.
The wheelbase is 2,950 mm, maximum ground clearance reaches 575 mm and the published turning radius is just 4.9 meters. The combination is intended to give the tractor enough wheelbase for stability during transport and heavy draft operations without making it unnecessarily cumbersome during loader work, headland turns or operation around farm buildings.
Cab visibility is another focus. Valtra lists 6.22 square meters of window area, while the cab noise level is rated at 69 dB. SkyView cab configurations and factory-installed camera systems are also available for applications where upward or rear visibility is particularly important.
SmartTouch Gen2 Gets 12-Inch Display
One of the largest changes inside the cab is SmartTouch Gen2.
The previous SmartTouch concept has been retained, but the hardware has been substantially upgraded. The new system uses a 12-inch high-resolution touchscreen, which is 33% larger than the previous display, while processing performance is claimed to be up to ten times higher.
Startup takes approximately 22 seconds, and operators can configure work screens, store individual driver and task profiles and assign functions to as many as 12 programmable buttons. Integrated guidance, ISOBUS functions, implement controls, cameras and precision farming features can all be managed through the same interface.
The system can also store settings for individual drivers and implements. That may prove more important operationally than the larger screen itself. On tractors shared between several operators, restoring a stored profile can eliminate repeated setup of hydraulic functions, guidance settings, displays and controls when the machine changes jobs or drivers.
For customers who prefer more physical controls, Valtra also offers the Active Gen2 armrest. Both interfaces communicate with the A-pillar display so important machine information remains within the operator’s primary field of view.
Guidance and Implement Automation
SmartTouch Gen2 integrates Valtra Guide automatic steering together with ISOBUS, Section Control and Variable Rate Control functions.
The T Series can also use Tractor Implement Management, Ground Speed Hydraulics and Front Linkage Control. These systems allow tractor functions to react automatically to implement requirements or operating conditions rather than requiring repeated manual inputs from the driver.
This represents an important direction in the sixth-generation platform. Valtra is not treating precision agriculture as a separate display added to the tractor. Guidance, hydraulic control, implement communication, engine management and operator profiles are being integrated into the tractor’s primary control architecture.
PTx FarmENGAGE Connectivity
The new T Series is factory-ready for PTx FarmENGAGE, connecting machine operation with farm management and job planning.
Tasks and agronomic information can be moved between the office and tractor, while completed operations can be documented digitally. Valtra also emphasizes mixed-fleet compatibility, an important consideration for farms and contractors operating machinery from several manufacturers rather than a single-brand fleet.
The strategy reflects AGCO’s broader push toward an open precision agriculture ecosystem through PTx. For the operator, the practical value will depend less on simply having connectivity and more on whether field boundaries, guidance lines, prescriptions, machine records and completed jobs can move between systems without additional manual conversion.
Valtra Unlimited Expands Customization
Valtra Unlimited remains a major part of the T Series concept. Tractors can be customized at the factory for agriculture, contracting, forestry, municipal work, airport maintenance and other specialized applications.
Factory integration is important because additional lighting, cameras, hydraulic systems, controls and specialist equipment can be incorporated into the tractor’s electrical and control architecture instead of being installed later as independent aftermarket systems.
The sixth generation also expands the Unlimited concept with additional equipment packages, including the new ULTRA configuration.
What the New T Series Changes
The most important development in the sixth-generation T Series is not the jump to 245 hp.
Valtra already operated in this general power category. The larger change is that the tractor is becoming a much more integrated machine. Engine management, transmission control, hydraulics, implement communication, guidance, operator profiles and farm data are increasingly treated as parts of the same operating system.
That approach is particularly relevant in the 170 to 245 hp segment because tractors in this class rarely perform a single job. The same machine may handle cultivation in the morning, transport in the afternoon and operate an ISOBUS implement later in the season. A tractor that can automatically restore implement settings and coordinate powertrain, hydraulics and precision farming functions has the potential to save meaningful setup time across hundreds or thousands of operating hours.
The new 10-step PowerShift is also an important addition. CVTs offer excellent flexibility, but they are not necessarily the preferred solution for every farm or contractor. Providing a closely stepped mechanical alternative allows Valtra to target customers who want straightforward operation and high mechanical efficiency without giving up automated power management.
The fuel-consumption claim deserves more time before firm conclusions are drawn. The reported improvement is currently based on laboratory best-point SFC testing, with independent validation still pending. However, the broader engineering changes, particularly the CORE75’s low-rpm characteristics and coordinated Smart Power Management, suggest that efficiency rather than simply increasing maximum horsepower was a major development priority.
Overall, the sixth-generation T Series looks less like a conventional refresh and more like a replacement of the underlying tractor platform. The hardware upgrades matter, but the defining change is the tighter connection between the powertrain, operator interface, implement and farm-management system.
About Valtra
Valtra is a Finnish tractor manufacturer and part of AGCO Corporation. Tractor manufacturing in Finland dates back to 1951, and the company is celebrating 75 years of tractor production in 2026. Valtra tractors are manufactured in Finland and Brazil and are sold in more than 75 countries. The company reports more than 1,700 employees worldwide.
The Suolahti facility in Finland is Valtra’s primary European production and engineering center. The plant produces a new tractor approximately every 12 minutes and also includes transmission manufacturing, engineering operations and spare-parts activities. Valtra is currently investing heavily in transmission production at Suolahti, including a €38 million technology project that expanded capacity for AGCO CVT manufacturing.
Valtra’s current tractor portfolio spans approximately 75 to 425 hp, covering specialist, utility, mid-power and high-horsepower applications through its F, A, G, N, T, Q and S Series ranges.
Source: www.valtra.com
