Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS vs Valmet 8600
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS and the Valmet 8600 deliver the same power: 170 HP.
- The Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1989 for the Valmet 8600.
- The Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS offers a higher rear lift capacity: 8401 kg versus 7801 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS | Valmet 8600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 HP | 170 HP |
| Production years | 1993–1995 | 1989–1994 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 6.9 L | 7.4 L |
| Weight | — | 6 019 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 24 / 12 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 8 401 kg | 7 801 kg |
| Wheelbase | 310 cm | 293 cm |
| Length | 535 cm | 559 cm |
| Cab | — | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS or the Valmet 8600?
The Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS and the Valmet 8600 deliver the same power: 170 HP.
Which is more recent, the Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS or the Valmet 8600?
The Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS is the more recent model: production started in 1993, versus 1989 for the Valmet 8600.
Which has the higher lift capacity, the Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS or the Valmet 8600?
The Schluter Euro Trac 1700 LS offers a higher rear lift capacity: 8401 kg versus 7801 kg.

