Overview
The Volvo 2254 is a four-wheel drive utility tractor produced between 1979 and 1981, with a total of 865 units manufactured. It is powered by a 3.9L 4-cylinder Volvo diesel engine rated at 68 hp and 183.7 lb-ft of torque. The mechanical configuration includes a standard Volvo BM cab with a heater, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and hydrostatic power steering.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
The base transmission is an 8-speed synchromesh unit with eight forward and four reverse gears, with an optional 16-speed two-speed power shift variant also listed.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The tractor is equipped with a Type II rear hitch featuring position and draft control with a lift capacity of 4,900 lbs, supported by a 11.9 gpm hydraulic pump.
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The Volvo D39T engine is a liquid-cooled, direct injection diesel that delivers a claimed 56 hp at the independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Total built | 865 |
Engine
| Engine type | Volvo 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal (85.2 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.874x5.000 inches (98 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Description | Volvo D39T / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 235.6 ci (3.9 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 68 hp (50.7 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 183.7 lb-ft (249.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| PTO (claimed) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 279.4mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears in two ranges, plus reverse. / Optional hydraulic power shift adds an additional high-low shift to the base eight-speed transmission. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Type | synchromesh / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Volvo BM cab standard with heater. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2495 psi (172.0 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 11.9 gpm (45.0 lpm) |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 4900 lbs (2222 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1940 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 140 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 100.39 inches (254 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 145.67 inches (370 cm) |
| Weight | 7308 lbs (3314 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85.43 inches (216 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.2-24 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-38 |
| Weight | 7308 lbs (3314 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 85.43 inches (216 cm) |
| Ag front | 11.2-24 |
| Ag rear | 13.6-38 |
Variants
| 2250 | 2WD |
|---|---|
| 2254 | 4WD |