Volvo T22
Built: 1950-1950 · Series: Other models
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The Volvo T22 rolled off the line in 1950 as a tractor. The four-cylinder engine, displacing 2 litres, produces 15 kW.
It measures 2.90 m in length and 1.60 m in width. Unladen, it tips the scales at 1,260 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 13.4 to 100 kW; with 15 kW, the T22 sits at the bottom end. Directly alongside are the T-21 with 13.4 kW below and the T-22 with 15.1 kW above.
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.
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 20.5 hp (15 kW)correct |
|---|---|
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,980 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,855 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,260 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,400 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 5 V/1 Rcorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 45 lcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.9 kW/t (15 kW / 1.3 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 7% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,659 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo T22 have?
The Volvo T22 delivers 20.5 hp.
How much does the Volvo T22 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,260 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo T22?
1,400 kg.
What engine does the Volvo T22 have?
4 cylinders, 1,980 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Volvo T22 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo T22?
2,900 mm × 1,600 mm × 1,855 mm.
When was the Volvo T22 built?
Production years: 1950.
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.
- 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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 17 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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