Volvo Buster 400
Built: 1966 · Series: BUSTER
More machines from model year 1966
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Volvo Buster – the collective page of tractors from the Bolinder-Munktell era, the T-320 and Buster 320/400 of the 1950s, three-cylinders of 2,500 cm³, 27 to 34 kW
This page gathers the tractors sold under the name Volvo Buster from the years when Volvo, through the Bolinder-Munktell company of Eskilstuna it took over in 1950, entered tractor building. The T-320 type designation gives the power class, the model suffixes 1950-62 and 1950-63 the production span of the respective version; the name Buster denoted the compact tractor line of these early Volvo years, with a common three-cylinder of 2,500 cm³. The model names on this collective page range from the plain designation Buster to the T-320 variants marked with their production years.
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The register lists here 7 versions with 27 to 34 kW from three-cylinders of 2,500 cm³, unladen weights from 1,570 to 1,860 kg, gross weights from 2,310 to 2,620 kg, lengths from 2,950 to 3,120 mm and widths from 1,170 to 1,700 mm.
The Buster tractors stand for the founding years of the Swedish tractor industry under Volvo, before the brand, via Volvo BM and the merger with Valmet in the 1980s, led to Valtra; in Scandinavia they are a sought-after collector's piece from this early post-war period. Bolinder-Munktell as a machine works dates back to the 19th century and supplied its own diesel tractors even before the Volvo takeover.
On these classics, engine and cylinder-head condition count, the condition of the clutch and mechanical gearbox, hydraulics and steering, and rust on bodywork and mudguards; spare parts are only available through collectors and specialists in Swedish classics.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo Buster
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 34 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,120 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,660 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,860 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 8correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.3 kW/t (34 kW / 1.9 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 30% 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 Buster 400 have?
The Volvo Buster 400 delivers 34 kW.
How much does the Volvo Buster 400 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,860 kg.
What engine does the Volvo Buster 400 have?
3 cylinders, 2,500 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo Buster 400?
3,120 mm × 1,660 mm.
When was the Volvo Buster 400 built?
Production years: 1966.
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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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