Compare/Volvo 2204 vs Volvo T36

Volvo 2204 vs Volvo T36

Verdict: Volvo 2204 vs Volvo T36

The Volvo 2204 and the Volvo T36 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Volvo 2204 leads on rated power with 46 hp against 38 hp. Volvo T36 is the lighter machine (2,460 kg vs 3,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Volvo 2204 holds more fuel (87.8 L vs 65.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Volvo 2204 is the newer design (1979 vs 1953). In short: choose the Volvo 2204 for outright pulling power, or the Volvo T36 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Volvo

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Volvo

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

VolvoReference

Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

320Reference

1632Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

2200

2WDReference

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2204

4WDReference

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T35

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standardReference

T36

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row-cropReference

Engine

Fuel tank

87.8 LReference

65.1 LReference

Engine

41.8 kWReference

31.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

105 x 130 mmReference

Power

41.8 kWReference

31.2 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

1800Reference

Torque

218.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Transmission

Type

synchromeshReference

gearReference

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

28.0 kWReference

Pressure

172.0 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1850 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1940Reference

540@1500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

216 cmReference

200 cmReference

Weight

3400 kgReference

2460 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-24.8Reference

6.00x19Reference

Rear tire

13.6-36.6Reference

11x38Reference

Ag front

11.2-24Reference

6.00x19Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

11x38Reference

Length

370 cmReference

314 cmReference

Height

254 cmReference

217 cmReference

Width

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169 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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58 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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52 cmReference

Front tread

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128 to 170 cmReference

Rear tread

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134 to 194 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

35Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

140Reference

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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.