Volvo BUSTER
Built: 1963-1963 · Series: BUSTER
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The Volvo BUSTER is a tractor from the BUSTER series, built in 1963. Under the bonnet works a three-cylinder engine displacing 2.5 litres, producing 29 kW.
Dimensions are 2.95 m by 1.17 m. Empty, it weighs 1,570 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 27 to 34 kW; with 29 kW, the BUSTER sits in the mid-field. Directly alongside are the Buster 320 with 27 kW below and the Buster 400 with 34 kW above.
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 29 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,170 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,570 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.5 kW/t (29 kW / 1.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 25% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,260 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo BUSTER have?
The Volvo BUSTER delivers 29 kW.
How much does the Volvo BUSTER weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,570 kg.
What engine does the Volvo BUSTER have?
3 cylinders, 2,500 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo BUSTER?
2,950 mm × 1,170 mm.
When was the Volvo BUSTER built?
Production years: 1963.
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.
- 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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