Overview
The Volvo T36 is a vintage row-crop diesel tractor manufactured between 1953 and 1959, featuring a reliable 41.9 hp Bolinder 3-cylinder engine. Weighing 5,424 lbs and built with a five-speed gear transmission, this model is a specialized variant of the standard T35 designed for versatile farm operations.
Ideal Applications
Row-Crop Cultivation:
Designed specifically as a row-crop tractor, its adjustable front and rear treads and 23-inch front axle clearance make it suitable for navigating between planted rows.
PTO-Driven Implements:
The rear 540 RPM power take-off provides a claimed 37.5 hp, allowing it to operate various stationary or trailed mechanical equipment common to its era.
General Farm Transport:
Equipped with a five-speed forward transmission and a 17.2-gallon fuel tank, this tractor is capable of handling diverse hauling and mobile tasks across the farmstead.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / The Volvo T36 was the same as the Bolinder Munktell BM36. |
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| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Total built | 1632 |
Engine
| Engine type | Bolinder 3.4L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 17.2 gal (65.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.13x5.12 inches (105 x 130 mm) |
| Description | Bolinder 1053 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 205 ci (3.4 L) |
| Power | 41.9 hp (31.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 37.5 hp (28.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1500 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (drawbar) | 20.7 inches (52 cm) |
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| Clearance (front axle) | 23 inches (58 cm) |
| Front tread | 50.4 to 67.3 inches (128 to 170 cm) |
| Height | 85.8 inches (217 cm) |
| Length | 124 inches (314 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52.8 to 76.4 inches (134 to 194 cm) |
| Weight | 5424 lbs (2460 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 79.1 inches (200 cm) |
| Width | 66.9 inches (169 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00x19 |
| Rear tire | 11x38 |
| Weight | 5424 lbs (2460 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 79.1 inches (200 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00x19 |
| Ag rear | 11x38 |
References
| Description | T35/36 published in 1957, by Volvo |
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Variants
| T35 | standard |
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| T36 | row-crop |