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Volvo T-320

Built: 1961–1964 · Series: Other models

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The T-320 comes from Volvo. Production: 1961–1964. The engine delivers 37 hp (27.2 kW), has 3 cylinders, with a displacement of 2,502 cm³. Torque is 149 Nm. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The machine is 2,950 mm long, 1,720 mm wide and 2,120 mm high. The unladen weight is 1,570 kg. The wheelbase measures 1,953 mm. Ground clearance is 420 mm. Top speed is 25 km/h. Transmission: 5 V/1 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 5.50-16 ASF, rear 11.2-28 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 91.44 mm. The stroke is 127 mm. The compression ratio is 17.4:1. Maximum torque is reached at 1,250 rpm. Construction: frame construction. Around 16.370 units were built. Rated output across the Volvo range ranges from 15.2 to 539.4 hp; the T-320 sits at the bottom of that range with 37 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the EC35C below it with 36.8 hp and the EC35 above it with 37.5 hp. Rated output across the Volvo range ranges from 11.2 to 393.7 kW; here the T-320 sits at the bottom of that range with 27.2 kW. 8903 Volvo models across 145 series are on record.

Volvo – other models: tractors from the Bolinder-Munktell lineage named Krabat, Buster, Bison and Boxer, 13.4 to 103 kW, diesel, petrol and paraffin engines

This collective page gathers Volvo tractors outside the named series. Their roots lie with Bolinder-Munktell, the Swedish manufacturer that presented one of the first tractors built in Sweden in 1913; Volvo acquired a majority stake in Bolinder-Munktell in 1950, and from 1973 the tractors were sold under the Volvo BM brand. The T series (T-21 to T-800) additionally carried its own model names, such as T-25 Krabat, T-400 Buster, T-470 Bison and T-600 Boxer.

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The register lists 44 versions from 13.4 to 103 kW and 18.7 to 140 hp with two- to six-cylinder engines of 1,414 to 5,483 cm³. Unladen weights range from 1,100 to 7,500 kg, lengths from 2,510 to 4,650 mm and widths from 1,300 to 2,330 mm, with torque from 97 to 485 Nm. Alongside diesel engines, older models also used petrol and paraffin units.

Volvo BM ranked among the leading tractor brands in Scandinavia and competed directly with Massey Ferguson, International Harvester and Fordson there. The later agricultural division became part of Valmet in the 1980s, and Volvo's stake eventually passed to Valtra, while the Volvo name lives on today in trucks and construction equipment.

When buying older petrol and paraffin models, check the carburettor and pre-heating system; on diesel models, check the injection pump and cooling system. Rust on wings and gearbox housings is common on Scandinavian post-war tractors, and engine spares are supplied by specialists in classic Volvo BM and Bolinder-Munktell technology.

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

Technical data

Engine

Fueldieselcorrect
Power37 hp (27.2 kW)correct
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Torque149 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque1,250 rpmcorrect
Cylinders3correct
Displacement2,502 cm³correct
Bore91.44 mmcorrect
Stroke127 mmcorrect
Compression ratio17.4correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length2,950 mmcorrect
Width1,720 mmcorrect
Height2,120 mmcorrect
Wheelbase1,953 mmcorrect
Ground clearance420 mmcorrect
Unladen weight1,570 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Driverear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox5 V/1 Rcorrect
Front tyres5.50-16 ASFcorrect
Rear tyres11.2-28 AScorrect
Top speed25 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionframe constructioncorrect
Units built16,370correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 17.3 kW/t (27 kW / 1.6 t)

Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)

Stronger than 23% 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-320 have?

The Volvo T-320 delivers 37 hp.

How much does the Volvo T-320 weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,570 kg.

What engine does the Volvo T-320 have?

3 cylinders, 2,502 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Volvo T-320 go?

Top speed is 25 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo T-320?

2,950 mm × 1,720 mm × 2,120 mm.

When was the Volvo T-320 built?

Production years: 1961–1964.

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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