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Volvo T430 vs Volvo T55

Verdict: Volvo T430 vs Volvo T55

The Volvo T430 and the Volvo T55 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Volvo T430 leads on rated power with 43 hp against 37 hp. Volvo T430 is the lighter machine (2,399 kg vs 2,950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Volvo T55 holds more fuel (129.8 L vs 45.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Volvo T430 is the newer design (1969 vs 1953). In short: choose the Volvo T430 for outright pulling power, or the Volvo T55 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 T430 Tractor
Volvo
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Volvo T55 Tractor
Volvo
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
43 hp
37 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
VolvoReference
VolvoReference
With 13.6-36 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
23764Reference
1256Reference
Steering
mechanicalReference
Engine
Fuel tank
45.0 LReference
129.8 LReference
Engine
31.7 kWReference
34.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
105 x 130 mmReference
Power
31.7 kWReference
34.6 kWReference
Compression
18:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2250Reference
1500Reference
Torque
167.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
10.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.0 LReference
Transmission
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
gearReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
TracTrolReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
32.9 lpmReference
Rear lift
1250 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1770Reference
540@1500Reference
PTO (claimed)
27.2 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
217 cmReference
Weight
2399 kgReference
2950 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
13.6-36Reference
14-34Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
12.4-36Reference
14-34Reference
Length
329 cmReference
344 cmReference
Width
177 cmReference
183 cmReference
Height
233 cmReference
Front tread
121/138 cmReference
133 cmReference
Rear tread
135 to 177 cmReference
145 cmReference
Ballasted weight
4240 kgReference
Ground clearance
42 cmReference
Speeds
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference

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.

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