Volvo
Volvo Victor T230
The Volvo Victor T230 is a farm tractor produced by Volvo from 1955 to 1961 with a total of 4976 units built. It features a Bolinder 2.2L 2-cylinder diesel engine delivering 29 hp (21.6 kW) and a 5-speed gear transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 72.83 inches (184 cm), weighs 4211 lbs (1910 kg), and uses 5.5x16 front and 11x28 rear tires. It includes an open center hydraulic system with 1595 psi (110.0 bar) pressure, a rear Type I hitch with 1433 lbs (650 kg) lift capacity, and a 540 rpm rear PTO at 1700 engine RPM. The T230 is a two-wheel drive tractor with disc brakes and an open operator station, powered by a Bolinder 1052 diesel engine with direct injection and liquid cooling.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Volvo Victor T230
Power
| Engine | 29 hp (21.6 kW) |
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| Belt (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 11x28 |
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| Ag front | 5.5x16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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| Model | Bolinder 1052 |
| Power | 29 hp (21.6 kW) |
| Torque | 1215 lb-ft (1647.5 Nm) |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1700 |
| Torque RPM | 1000 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.135x5.118 inches (105 x 130 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Displacement | 136.7 ci (2.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Starter power | 2.5 hp (1.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 9.5 qts (9.0 L) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.018 inches (hot) (0.457 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (hot) (0.457 mm) |
Dimensions
| Length | 112.2 inches (284 cm) |
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| Weight | 4211 lbs (1910 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 72.83 inches (184 cm) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Pressure | 1595 psi (110.0 bar) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Total built | 4976 |
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| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Years produced | 1955 - 1961 |
References
| Publication | T230 Diesel published in 1956, by Volvo |
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Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 7.4 qts (7.0 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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| Rear lift | 1433 lbs (650 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Engine RPM | 540@1700 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |