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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)
Belt (claimed):27 hp (20.1 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:11x28
Ag front:5.5x16

Engine

Type:diesel, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled
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)
Weight:4211 lbs (1910 kg)
Wheelbase:72.83 inches (184 cm)

Electrical

Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pressure:1595 psi (110.0 bar)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Operator station:Open operator station.

Production

Total built:4976
Manufacturer:Volvo
Years produced:1955 - 1961

References

Publication:T230 Diesel published in 1956, by Volvo

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Oil capacity:7.4 qts (7.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift:1433 lbs (650 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Engine RPM:540@1700
Rear PTO Type:540