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Volvo Bm 2200

Built: 1978–1974 · Series: Other models

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The Volvo Bm 2200 is a machine built by Volvo Bm. Production: 1978–1974. The engine delivers 56 hp (44.9 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,866 cm³. Torque is 218 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 3,680 mm long, 1,865 mm wide and 2,250 mm high. The unladen weight is 2,945 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,230 mm. Ground clearance is 360 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. Transmission: 8 V/4 R or 16 V/8 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 10.00-16 ASF, rear 16.9-34 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 98.43 mm. The stroke is 127 mm. The compression ratio is 16:1. Maximum torque is reached at 1,400 rpm. Construction: frame construction. Around 1.819 units were built. Rated output across the Volvo Bm range ranges from 47.7 to 403.5 hp; the 2200 sits at the bottom of that range with 56 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the LM422 below it with 47.7 hp and the T 500 above it with 61 hp. Rated output across the Volvo Bm range ranges from 35 to 294.6 kW; here the 2200 sits at the bottom of that range with 44.9 kW. 94 Volvo Bm models across 9 series are on record.

Volvo BM – other models: collective page of Swedish tractors outside the named ranges, from the Buster and Boxer to the Victor and Bison, 21 to 103 kW, Volvo and Perkins engines

This page gathers the Volvo BM tractors the register could not assign to a named range, with the animal-named ranges Buster, Boxer, Victor and Bison as well as numerous T types. Volvo BM was formed in 1950 from the merger of Volvo's tractor operations with the Swedish farm-machinery maker Bolinder-Munktell of Eskilstuna; the agricultural division passed to the Finnish group Valmet in 1979. The T numbers such as the T 650 or T 814 give roughly the engine power in hp, while the Buster, Boxer or Victor suffix denotes the respective model range.

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The register lists here 39 versions with 21 to 103 kW from two- to six-cylinder engines of 1,800 to 5,483 cm³, unladen weights of 1,570 to 7,500 kg, gross weights up to 8,440 kg, lengths of 2,750 to 4,650 mm, widths of 1,249 to 2,450 mm and heights of 2,250 to 3,050 mm; torque ranges from 218 to 485 Nm at rated speeds of 2,200 to 2,300 rpm. Engines came from Volvo, Volvo BM, Perkins and Bolinders.

Until its sale to Valmet, Volvo BM was one of the leading Scandinavian tractor makers, with a strong position in Sweden, Norway and Finland; the rugged models were particularly sought after for forestry and municipal work in the Nordic climate.

When buying used, rust on the frame and cab, the condition of the hydraulic pump and clutch, and on the larger T models the front-axle bearings all matter. Parts partly overlap with later Valmet and Valtra stock, but are increasingly only found through specialists.

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

Technical data

Engine

Fueldieselcorrect
Power56 hp (44.9 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque218 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque1,400 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,866 cm³correct
Bore98.43 mmcorrect
Stroke127 mmcorrect
Compression ratio16correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length3,680 mmcorrect
Width1,865 mmcorrect
Height2,250 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,230 mmcorrect
Ground clearance360 mmcorrect
Unladen weight2,945 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Driverear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox8 V/4 R or 16 V/8 Rcorrect
Front tyres10.00-16 ASFcorrect
Rear tyres16.9-34 AScorrect
Top speed30 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionframe constructioncorrect
Units built1,819correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 15.2 kW/t (45 kW / 2.9 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 42% 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 Bm 2200 have?

The Volvo Bm 2200 delivers 56 hp.

How much does the Volvo Bm 2200 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,945 kg.

What engine does the Volvo Bm 2200 have?

4 cylinders, 3,866 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Volvo Bm 2200 go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo Bm 2200?

3,680 mm × 1,865 mm × 2,250 mm.

When was the Volvo Bm 2200 built?

Production years: 1978–1974.

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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