Volvo T430
The Volvo T430 is a utility tractor produced by Volvo from 1969 to 1978 with a total production of 23,764 units. It features a Perkins 2.5L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 42.5 hp (31.7 kW). The tractor offers two transmission options: an 8-speed gear transmission and a 16-speed two-speed power shift (TracTrol). It has two-wheel drive with mechanical steering and an open operator station with an optional cab. The hydraulic system provides a pump flow of 8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm), and the rear lift capacity is 2756 lbs (1250 kg). The rear PTO operates at 540 RPM at 1770 engine RPM. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 82.7 inches (210 cm), length of 129.9 inches (329 cm), width of 69.7 inches (177 cm), and height of 92.1 inches (233 cm). The tractor weighs 5291 lbs (2399 kg) with cab. Tire options include 7.50-16 front and 13.6-36 or 12.4-36 rear tires.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Volvo T430
Power
| Engine power | 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
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Tires
| Ag rear | 13.6-36, 12.4-36 |
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| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel |
| Power | 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
| Torque | 123.2 lb-ft (167.1 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2250 |
| Torque RPM | 1350 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches (91 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 18:1 |
| Displacement | 152.55 ci (2.5 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 69.7 inches (177 cm) |
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| Height | 92.1 inches (233 cm) |
| Length | 129.9 inches (329 cm) |
| Weight | 5291 lbs (2399 kg) *Weight with cab. |
| Wheelbase | 82.7 inches (210 cm) |
| Rear tread | 53.5 to 69.7 inches (135 to 177 cm) |
| Front tread | 48/54.7 inches (121/138 cm) |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm) |
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Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | mechanical |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Cab optional. |
Production
| Type | Utility tractor |
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| Total built | 23764 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Years produced | 1969 - 1978 |
References
| Published | Volvo BM T430 published in 1976 |
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Transmission
| Options | 8-speed gear, 16-speed two-speed power shift |
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| Gear transmission | Typegear Gears8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Power shift transmission | Typetwo-speed power shift Gears16 forward and 4 reverse ModelTracTrol |
Tractor hitch
| Rear lift capacity | 2756 lbs (1250 kg) |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 540@1770 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
