Volvo T 500
Built: 1974–1978 · Series: Other models
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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
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 61 hp (44.9 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 244 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,866 cm³correct |
| Bore | 98.43 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 127 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 16correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,865 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,170 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 360 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,980 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8 V/4 R or 16 V/8 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 10.00-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 16.9-34 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 88 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 6,376correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540/1000 rpmcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.1 kW/t (45 kW / 3 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 T 500 have?
The Volvo T 500 delivers 61 hp.
How much does the Volvo T 500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,980 kg.
What engine does the Volvo T 500 have?
4 cylinders, 3,866 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Volvo T 500 go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo T 500?
3,600 mm × 1,865 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Volvo T 500 built?
Production years: 1974–1978.
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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Other models in this series
2200
2204
2250
320 B Buster
BM2654
T - 320 B
T - 400 BUSTER
T - 470 BISON
T 430
T 470
T 600 BOXER
T 650
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