- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1950–1957
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 T-32 specs: hp, weight, years
AB-VOLVO D 4 B four-cylinder petrol. The manufacturer claimed 38.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
38.5 hp
28.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 32”, 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
- 5,060 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 6.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Volvo T-32 specs: key facts
The Volvo T-32 was built from 1950 to 1957.
The Volvo T-32 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 28.7 kW (38.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Volvo T-32 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Volvo T-32 has a AB-VOLVO D 4 B engine, a 4-cylinder 3.46 L petrol unit.Source 1
The Volvo T-32 weighs 2,295 kg (5,060 lb) unladen.
The Volvo T-32 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Volvo T-32 delivers 23.8 L/min (6.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 32”
How does the T-32 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 210 N·m is high for its class — 40% above the median of 150 N·m across the 110 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 176 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a T-32 have?
The only figure for the T-32 is 38.5 hp (28.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 32”
What engine is in a T-32?
A T-32 has an AB-VOLVO D 4 B, a 4-cylinder 3.46 L petrol engine.
| Make & model | AB-VOLVO D 4 B |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 210.9 ci · 3.46 L |
| Max torque | 155 lb·ft · 210 N·m @ 1,400 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 6 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Bolinder-Munktell BM 32”
How much will a T-32 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the T-32 are below.
| Pump flow | 6.3 gpm · 23.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,276 psi · 88 bar |
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,500 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 32”
What transmission does a T-32 have?
Transmission specifications for the T-32 are below.
| Steering | Mechanical steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 32”
How much does a T-32 weigh?
A T-32 weighs 5,060 lb (2,295 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,060 lb · 2,295 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 77.2 in · 1,960 mm |
| Length | 122.6 in · 3,115 mm |
| Width | 72.4 in · 1,839 mm |
| Height | 82.7 in · 2,100 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.5 in · 420 mm |
| Front track | 47.2–56.9 in · 1,200–1,445 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 56.7–76.4 in · 1,440–1,940 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 32”
What oil does a T-32 take, and how much?
A T-32 engine takes 7.9 qt (7.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.9 qt · 7.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 32” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 32” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.9 qt · 15.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 32” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a T-32?
Within 10% of its 38.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- BOLINDER-MUNKTELL BM-3238.5 hp engine, claimed · 1950–1957Side by side with the T-32 →
- MASSEY-HARRIS 101/102 Senior38.5 hp engine, claimed · 1942–1946Side by side with the T-32 →
- International Harvester D-43938.5 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1966Side by side with the T-32 →
- SOMECA SOM-411/B38.5 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1965Side by side with the T-32 →
- Nuffield M-338.0 hp engine, claimed · 1948–1954Side by side with the T-32 →
- Nuffield M-438.0 hp engine, claimed · 1948–1957Side by side with the T-32 →
Common questions about the Volvo T-32
Is a T-32 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Volvo T-32 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a T-32 have?
A T-32 has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Bolinder-Munktell BM 32”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 32”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Bolinder-Munktell BM 32 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116158 · revision 994691. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Volvo T 32 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116271 · revision 996090. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document