Compare/Volvo T500 vs Volvo T600

Volvo T500 vs Volvo T600

Verdict: Volvo T500 vs Volvo T600

The Volvo T500 and the Volvo T600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Volvo T600 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 61 hp. Volvo T500 is the lighter machine (2,900 kg vs 2,909 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Volvo T500 holds more fuel (87.8 L vs 65.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Volvo T500 is the newer design (1974 vs 1967). In short: choose the Volvo T600 for outright pulling power, or the Volvo T500 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

61 hp

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

VolvoReference

Total built

6376Reference

12200Reference

Engine

Optional hydraulic power shift adds an additional high-low shift to the base eight-speed transmission.Reference

With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference

Fuel tank

87.8 LReference

65.1 LReference

Engine

45.5 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

111 x 130 mmReference

Power

45.5 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1950Reference

Torque

221.0 NmReference

245.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

—

330mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

23.8 lpmReference

Rear lift

1800 kgReference

1950 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

—

540@1500Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

216 cmReference

230 cmReference

Weight

2900 kgReference

2909 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

8.5-20Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

16.9-30Reference

Length

364 cmReference

352 cmReference

Height

255 cmReference

234 cmReference

Width

—

176 cmReference

Ground clearance

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48 cmReference

Front tread

—

128/138/150/161/170 cmReference

Rear tread

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144/153/164/173/183/194 cmReference

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.