Compare/Volvo 2204 vs Volvo T430

Volvo 2204 vs Volvo T430

Verdict: Volvo 2204 vs Volvo T430

The Volvo 2204 and the Volvo T430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Volvo 2204 leads on rated power with 46 hp against 43 hp. Volvo T430 is the lighter machine (2,399 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 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Volvo 2204 is the newer design (1979 vs 1969). In short: choose the Volvo 2204 for outright pulling power, or the Volvo T430 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

43 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

VolvoReference

Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse.Reference

With 13.6-36 rear tires.Reference

Total built

320Reference

23764Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

mechanicalReference

Variants

2200

2WDReference

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2204

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

87.8 LReference

45.0 LReference

Engine

41.8 kWReference

31.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power

41.8 kWReference

31.7 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

18:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2250Reference

Torque

218.0 NmReference

167.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1350Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Transmission

Type

synchromeshReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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Transmission

—

TracTrolReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

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Pressure

172.0 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

32.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1850 kgReference

1250 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1940Reference

540@1770Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

216 cmReference

210 cmReference

Weight

3400 kgReference

2399 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-24.8Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-36.6Reference

13.6-36Reference

Ag front

11.2-24Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

12.4-36Reference

Length

370 cmReference

329 cmReference

Height

254 cmReference

233 cmReference

Width

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177 cmReference

Front tread

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121/138 cmReference

Rear tread

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135 to 177 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

140Reference

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Speeds

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.