- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1952–1957
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-34 specs: hp, weight, years
AB-VOLVO D 4 B four-cylinder petrol. The manufacturer claimed 41.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
41.4 hp
30.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 34”, 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
- 5,027 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,874 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 6.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Volvo T-34 specs: key facts
The Volvo T-34 was built from 1952 to 1957.
The Volvo T-34 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 30.9 kW (41.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Volvo T-34 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Volvo T-34 has a AB-VOLVO D 4 B engine, a 4-cylinder 3.46 L petrol unit.Source 1
The Volvo T-34 weighs 2,280 kg (5,027 lb) unladen.
The Volvo T-34 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Volvo T-34 lifts 850 kg (1,874 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Volvo T-34 delivers 23.8 L/min (6.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 34”
How does the T-34 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 850 kg is low for its class — 41% below the median of 1,444 kg across the 140 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 211 N·m is high for its class — 36% above the median of 155 N·m across the 167 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Five forward gears is low for its class — 29% below the median of 7 across the 244 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 246 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a T-34 have?
The only figure for the T-34 is 41.4 hp (30.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 34”
What engine is in a T-34?
A T-34 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 | 156 lb·ft · 211 N·m @ 1,400 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 6 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Bolinder-Munktell BM 32”
How much will a T-34 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A T-34 lifts 1,874 lb (850 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 6.3 gpm · 23.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,276 psi · 88 bar |
| Lift at ends | 1,874 lb · 850 kg |
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,500 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 34”
What transmission does a T-34 have?
Transmission specifications for the T-34 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry BORG & BECK single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated internal expanding brakes acting on rear wheels, designed as steering brake |
| Steering | Mechanical steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 34”
How much does a T-34 weigh?
A T-34 weighs 5,027 lb (2,280 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,027 lb · 2,280 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 79.1 in · 2,010 mm |
| Length | 124.0 in · 3,150 mm |
| Width | 66.5 in · 1,690 mm |
| Height | 85.8 in · 2,180 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.1 in · 535 mm |
| Front track | 50.4–67.3 in · 1,280–1,710 mm |
| Rear track | 52.8–76.4 in · 1,340–1,940 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.7 ft · 3.57 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 34”
What oil does a T-34 take, and how much?
A T-34 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 34” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 34” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.9 qt · 15.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 34” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a T-34?
Within 10% of its 38.0 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault N 3138.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1957–1962Side by side with the T-34 →
- BOLINDER-MUNKTELL 400 Buster37.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1964–1969Side by side with the T-34 →
- J.I. Case 54038.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the T-34 →
- J.I. Case 54138.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the T-34 →
- BOLINDER-MUNKTELL BM-5538.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1953–1959Side by side with the T-34 →
- Volvo T-5538.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1953–1959Side by side with the T-34 →
Common questions about the Volvo T-34
Is a T-34 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Volvo T-34 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a T-34 have?
A T-34 has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Bolinder-Munktell BM 32”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Volvo T 34”.
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 34 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116273 · revision 996093. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document