The Volvo T55 is a compact tractor model with a rated output of 37 hp, produced between 1953 and 1959. It is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers two-wheel drive via a 5-speed gearbox. The tractor's listed weight is 2950 kg, making it suitable for tasks involving areas of up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
37 hp
Weight
2950 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
41 rows
Recorded power
37 hp
Recorded weight
2950 kg
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1953-1959
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerVolvoReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Total built1256Reference
The Volvo T55 was the same as the Bolinder Munktell BM55.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Bolinder 4.5L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank129.8 LReference
Engine34.6 kWReference
Bolinder 1054Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke105 x 130 mmReference
Power34.6 kWReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity10.0 LReference
Coolant capacity18.0 LReference
Transmission
5-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)27.2 kWReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1500Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase217 cmReference
Weight2950 kgReference
Front tire7.50-18Reference
Rear tire14-34Reference
Ag front7.50-18Reference
Ag rear14-34Reference
Length344 cmReference
Width183 cmReference
Ballasted weight4240 kgReference
Ground clearance42 cmReference
Front tread133 cmReference
Rear tread145 cmReference
Electrical
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
