Volvo T 24
Built: 1952–1959 · Series: 20 er-Baureihe
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The Volvo 20 range – Swedish small tractors from Volvo BM of Eskilstuna: the T 24 and T-25, four-cylinder, 21 to 22.8 kW (27.5 to 31 hp)
The 20 range brings together two early small tractors from Volvo's plant in Eskilstuna, which as Bolinder-Munktell (Volvo BM) was among Sweden's most traditional farm-machinery makers. The T 24 and T-25 carry the brand's terse T type logic and differ mainly in fuel type: one model ran on paraffin (kerosene), the other on petrol – a split typical of early tractors before the diesel engine took over.
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The register lists 2 versions with 21 to 22.8 kW (27.5 to 31 hp) from four-cylinder engines of 2,146 cm³, unladen weights of 1,569 to 1,589 kg, a length of 2,950 mm, widths of 1,300 to 1,640 mm, a height of 1,925 mm and a rated speed of 2,000 rpm.
Volvo BM shaped Swedish farm technology for decades, supplying mainly small and medium-sized Scandinavian farms; in its early production years, the 20 class occupied the light entry segment, before the brand moved into higher classes with larger, more powerful ranges, and its blue livery became a recognisable mark of this era of Swedish agriculture.
On used examples, the condition of the carburettor or vaporiser, the tightness of the cooling system, the state of clutch and gearbox, and rust on sheet-metal parts and mudguards all count; spare parts for these early types are scarce and run mostly through collectors and vintage-tractor specialists familiar with both fuel variants.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo 20er-Baureihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Petroleum (Kerosin)correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 27.5 hp (21 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,146 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,300 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,925 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,770 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 420 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,589 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5/1-Getriebecorrect |
| Gears | 5correct |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 5.50-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 11-28 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 26 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Units built | 9,825correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.2 kW/t (21 kW / 1.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 16% 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 Volvo T 24 have?
The Volvo T 24 delivers 27.5 hp.
How much does the Volvo T 24 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,589 kg.
What engine does the Volvo T 24 have?
4 cylinders, 2,146 cm³ displacement, Petroleum (Kerosin).
How fast does the Volvo T 24 go?
Top speed is 26 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo T 24?
2,950 mm × 1,300 mm × 1,925 mm.
When was the Volvo T 24 built?
Production years: 1952–1959.
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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