- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1978–1983
- 865 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
VOLVO-BM T 2254 specs: hp, weight, years
VOLVO-BM (PERKINS) D-39 T (AT 4.236) four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 67 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
67 hp
50 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 2254”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 7,498 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,894 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 11.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
VOLVO-BM T 2254 specs: key facts
The VOLVO-BM T 2254 was built from 1978 to 1983.
The VOLVO-BM T 2254 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 50 kW (67 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The VOLVO-BM T 2254 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The VOLVO-BM T 2254 has a VOLVO-BM (PERKINS) D-39 T (AT 4.236) engine, a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel unit.Source 1
The VOLVO-BM T 2254 weighs 3,401 kg (7,498 lb) unladen.
The VOLVO-BM T 2254 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the VOLVO-BM T 2254 lifts 2,220 kg (4,894 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the VOLVO-BM T 2254 delivers 45.0 L/min (11.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 2254”
How does the T 2254 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 346 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 356 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a T 2254 have?
The only figure for the T 2254 is 67 hp (50 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 2254”
What engine is in a T 2254?
A T 2254 has a VOLVO-BM (PERKINS) D-39 T (AT 4.236), a 4-cylinder 3.87 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | VOLVO-BM (PERKINS) D-39 T (AT 4.236) |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 235.9 ci · 3.87 L |
| Max torque | 184 lb·ft · 249 N·m @ 1,400 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Bolinder-Munktell T 2250”
How much will a T 2254 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A T 2254 lifts 4,894 lb (2,220 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 11.9 gpm · 45.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 4,894 lb · 2,220 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,940 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 2254”
What transmission does a T 2254 have?
Transmission specifications for the T 2254 are below.
| Brakes | Pedal-operated wet IH disc brakes acting on differential side shafts |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering, type: ORBITROL |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 2254”
How much does a T 2254 weigh?
A T 2254 weighs 7,498 lb (3,401 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,498 lb · 3,401 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 85.4 in · 2,170 mm |
| Length | 145.7 in · 3,700 mm |
| Width | 73.4 in · 1,865 mm |
| Height | 100.4 in · 2,550 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.4 in · 340 mm |
| Front track | 68.5 in · 1,740 mm |
| Rear track | 48.0–76.4 in · 1,220–1,940 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 2254”
What oil does a T 2254 take, and how much?
A T 2254 engine takes 8.5 qt (8.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 8.5 qt · 8.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 2254” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 56.0 qt · 53.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 2254” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.7 qt · 13.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 2254” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a T 2254?
Within 10% of its 67 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- VOLVO-BM 225067 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the T 2254 →
- VOLVO-BM 225067 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the T 2254 →
- VOLVO-BM 225467 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the T 2254 →
- Renault 681 (S)67 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1986Side by side with the T 2254 →
- Renault 681-4 (S)67.1 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1986Side by side with the T 2254 →
- AGRIFULL 80-66 (DT)67 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1986Side by side with the T 2254 →
Common questions about the VOLVO-BM T 2254
Is a T 2254 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The VOLVO-BM T 2254 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a T 2254 have?
A T 2254 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Bolinder-Munktell T 2250”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 2254”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Bolinder-Munktell T 2250 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116246 · revision 995729. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Volvo T 2254 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116300 · revision 996480. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document