Compare/Volvo LM 218 vs Volvo LM 422

Volvo LM 218 vs Volvo LM 422

Verdict: Volvo LM 218 vs Volvo LM 422

The Volvo LM 218 and the Volvo LM 422 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Volvo LM 218 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 47 hp. Volvo LM 422 is the lighter machine (4,200 kg vs 12,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Volvo LM 422 is the newer design (1966 vs 1959). In short: choose the Volvo LM 218 for outright pulling power, or the Volvo LM 422 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

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Best match

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Volvo

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

63 hp

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

VolvoReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical frontReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

47.0 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

111 x 130 mmReference

91 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

47.0 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

2250Reference

Torque

246.8 NmReference

164.1 NmReference

Starter type

electricReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque RPM

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1350Reference

Transmission

Type

power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulicReference

304.5mm dry discReference

Transmission

Twin DiscReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

73.8 barReference

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Pump flow

129.8 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

230 cmReference

210 cmReference

218TD Wheelbase

240 cmReference

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Weight

5715 kgReference

4200 kgReference

Front tire

14-30Reference

13-28Reference

Rear tire

9-20Reference

7.50-18Reference

Industrial front

14-30Reference

13-28Reference

Industrial rear

9-20Reference

7.50-18Reference

Length

437 cmReference

502 cmReference

218TD Length

460 cmReference

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Height (cab)

254 cmReference

241 cmReference

218TD Weight

5896 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

173 cmReference

167 cmReference

Rear tread

169 cmReference

152 cmReference

Volvo LM 218 attachments

Volvo LM 422 attachments

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.