Volvo T-32
Built: 1950–1957 · Series: 30 er-Baureihe
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Volvo 30 range – the Bolinder-Munktell tractors T-31 to T-36 from Eskilstuna: three- and four-cylinders of 3,362 to 3,456 cm³, 25 to 31.3 kW, available with kerosene, petrol or diesel engine
The T-31 to T-36 belong to the tractor production of Bolinder-Munktell in Eskilstuna, Sweden, which joined the Volvo group in 1950 and whose tractors were officially renamed Volvo BM in 1973. The type logic of the 1950s ordered the models as T with a running number, with higher numbers marking bigger and more powerful versions; the range stood at the transition from pre-war technology with kerosene and petrol engines to diesel technology, which is why the register shows both kerosene-and-petrol and pure diesel versions. The engines come from Bolinders, the engine works that gave the brand its name and long also traded as an independent maker of hot-bulb and later diesel engines.
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The register lists here 6 versions with 25 to 31.3 kW (34 to 42.5 hp) from three- and four-cylinders of 3,362 to 3,456 cm³, torque from 182 to 211 Nm at rated speeds of 1,500 to 1,800 rpm, unladen weights from 2,280 to 2,450 kg, lengths from 3,115 to 3,150 mm, widths from 1,690 to 1,839 mm and heights from 2,100 to 2,180 mm.
The T-30 range was one of the most-built tractors of Swedish arable farming in the 1950s, at a time when many farms switched from horse to tractor work; it thus stands for the mechanisation of Swedish agriculture, with Bolinder-Munktell as one of the two big domestic makers alongside Volvo itself.
On these classics, the condition of engine and cylinder head matters most (kerosene operation required a warm-up on petrol), the cooling system, clutch and transmission, and rust on bodywork and mudguards; spares are a matter for the vintage-tractor scene and run through specialist dealers and donor vehicles, rarely through regular Volvo trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo 30 er-Baureihe, Volvo (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | petrolcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 39 hp (28.7 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,500 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 210 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,456 cm³correct |
| Bore | 100 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 110 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 5.6correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,115 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,839 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,100 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,960 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 420 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,295 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5 V/1 Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 6.00-19 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 12-30 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.5 kW/t (29 kW / 2.3 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 24% 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-32 have?
The Volvo T-32 delivers 39 hp.
How much does the Volvo T-32 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,295 kg.
What engine does the Volvo T-32 have?
4 cylinders, 3,456 cm³ displacement, Benzin.
How fast does the Volvo T-32 go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo T-32?
3,115 mm × 1,839 mm × 2,100 mm.
When was the Volvo T-32 built?
Production years: 1950–1957.
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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