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Volvo T55

Volvo T55 tractor
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The Volvo T55 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced by Volvo from 1953 to 1959. It was essentially the same model as the Bolinder Munktell BM55. The tractor is powered by a Bolinder 4.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 46.4 hp (34.6 kW) with a 5-speed gear transmission. It features a rear PTO with 540 RPM at 1500 engine RPM. The T55 has a wheelbase of 85.6 inches (217 cm), weighs 6504 lbs (2950 kg), and uses 7.50-18 front tires and 14-34 rear tires. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with an open operator station and a 12-volt electrical system with a generator charging system.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Volvo T55

Power

Engine power:46.4 hp (34.6 kW)
PTO (claimed):36.5 hp (27.2 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:14-34
Ag front:7.50-18
Rear tire:14-34
Front tire:7.50-18

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Bolinder 1054
Power:46.4 hp (34.6 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Fuel tank:34.3 gal (129.8 L)
Rated RPM:1500
Bore/Stroke:4.13x5.12 inches (105 x 130 mm)
Compression:16.5:1
Displacement:273.4 ci (4.5 L)
Oil capacity:10.6 qts (10.0 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:19 qts (18.0 L)

Dimensions

Width:72.4 inches (183 cm)
Length:135.8 inches (344 cm)
Weight:6504 lbs (2950 kg)
Wheelbase:85.6 inches (217 cm)
Rear tread:57.1 inches (145 cm)
Front tread:52.4 inches (133 cm)
Ballasted weight:9348 lbs (4240 kg)
Ground clearance:16.9 inches (42 cm)

Electrical

Battery volts:12
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Operator station:Open operator station.

Production

Notes:The Volvo T55 was the same as the Bolinder Munktell BM55.
Total built:1256
Years produced:1953 - 1959

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Description:5-speed gear

Power Take-off (PTO)

Engine RPM:540@1500
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)