Volvo
Volvo T55
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 |
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| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Notes | The Volvo T55 was the same as the Bolinder Munktell BM55. |
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| 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) |