Volvo T55

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Volvo T55 is a utility tractor made by Volvo, a well-known Swedish company. It was first built in 1958 and is designed for everyday farm work. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and a gear transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.

The T55 is powered by a Bolinder 1054 diesel engine with 4 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, meaning it doesn't use a turbocharger. It has an above-average displacement of 273.4 cubic inches and produces 55.54 horsepower. The tractor weighs 6,504 pounds, which is above average for its class. It measures 135.8 inches long and 72.4 inches wide, making it suitable for various farm tasks.

This Volvo tractor has some impressive features. It can pull with a force of 7,112 pounds and reach a speed of 3.69 miles per hour when working hard. The engine is quite efficient, using about 3.64 gallons of fuel per hour at full power. The T55 also has a power take-off (PTO) that can deliver 55.54 horsepower to run other farm equipment. With its electric starter and agricultural tires, this tractor is ready for a full day's work on the farm.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 56 hp (41.4 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6504 lb (2950 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Volvo T55 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Volvo T55 is Average. It is greater than 55% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Volvo T55 is Average. It is greater than 65% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Volvo T55 is Above Average. It is greater than 79% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Volvo T55 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Bolinder
Model
1054
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
273 ci (4.5 L)
Bore
4.13 in (104.9 mm)
Stroke
5.12 in (130.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
56 hp (41.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
5
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2
Drive Type
2WD