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Bm Volvo T 430

Built: 1969–1978 · Series: Other models

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The Pozostałe modele series from Bm Volvo includes the T 430. Production: 1969–1978. The engine delivers 42.5 hp (31.3 kW), has 3 cylinders, with a displacement of 2,502 cm³. Torque is 167 Nm. Rated speed is 2,250 rpm. The machine is 3,300 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 2,340 mm high. The unladen weight is 2,398 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,101 mm. Ground clearance is 410 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. Transmission: 8 V/2 R or 16 V/4 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 7.50-16 ASF, rear 13.6-36 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 91.44 mm. The stroke is 127 mm. The compression ratio is 17.4:1. Maximum torque is reached at 1,350 rpm. Construction: frame construction. Around 23.764 units were built. Rated output across the Bm Volvo range ranges from 42.5 to 96 hp; the T 430 sits at the bottom of that range with 42.5 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the T 600 BOXER above it with 62 hp. Rated output across the Bm Volvo range ranges from 31.3 to 70.6 kW; here the T 430 sits at the bottom of that range with 31.3 kW. 5 Bm Volvo models are on record.

BM Volvo – other models: the collective page of the transitional period from Bolinder-Munktell to Volvo, from the BM 400 to the T 800, 31 to 71 kW

This page gathers the Bolinder-Munktell and early Volvo tractors that the register carries under the name BM Volvo – the designation used during the transitional period when Volvo gradually took over the Swedish brand Bolinder-Munktell. From the BM types to the T models such as the T 430, T 600 Boxer, T 650 and T 800, the names reflect the shift from an independent brand to Volvo's farm-equipment division.

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The register lists here 5 versions with 31.3 to 70.6 kW from three- to six-cylinder engines of 2,500 to 5,130 cm³ displacement, torque from 167 to 258 Nm at 1,950 to 2,300 rpm, unladen weights from 2,398 to 4,260 kg, lengths from 3,300 to 4,030 mm and widths from 1,760 to 2,060 mm, and heights from 2,340 to 2,650 mm – all with diesel engines.

These transitional models stood on Swedish farms between the old Bolinder-Munktell era and the more modern Volvo BM tractors and covered a broad power range, from smaller yard tractors to bigger field tractors, before the brand later merged with the Finnish maker Valmet, laying the ground for today's Valtra.

Used, these models call for checking engine condition and the cooling system, clutch and transmission, hydraulics and PTO, and the condition of sheet metal and tyres; electrics and the tightness of the fuel system are also worth checking. Parts are today offered mainly by Swedish and Nordic vintage-tractor specialists.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: BM Volvo (weitere Modelle)

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	42.5 hp (31.3 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,250 rpmcorrect
Torque	167 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque	1,350 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	3correct
Displacement	2,502 cm³correct
Bore	91.44 mmcorrect
Stroke	127 mmcorrect
Compression ratio	17.4correct
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	3,300 mmcorrect
Width	1,770 mmcorrect
Height	2,340 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,101 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	410 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	2,398 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	rear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	8 V/2 R or 16 V/4 Rcorrect
Front tyres	7.50-16 ASFcorrect
Rear tyres	13.6-36 AScorrect
Top speed	30 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Construction	frame constructioncorrect
Units built	23,764correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 13.1 kW/t (31 kW / 2.4 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 28% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Bm Volvo T 430 have?

The Bm Volvo T 430 delivers 42.5 hp.

How much does the Bm Volvo T 430 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,398 kg.

What engine does the Bm Volvo T 430 have?

3 cylinders, 2,502 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Bm Volvo T 430 go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Bm Volvo T 430?

3,300 mm × 1,770 mm × 2,340 mm.

When was the Bm Volvo T 430 built?

Production years: 1969–1978.

What to check before buying

Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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