Overview
The Volvo T425 Krabat is a utility tractor produced from 1957 to 1962 with a total of 11,193 units built. It features a 1.6L four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 32 hp and a gear transmission providing four forward and one reverse speed. This two-wheel drive model is equipped with an open operator station and manual steering.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The liquid-cooled Volvo B16C engine is rated at 2000 RPM and features a foot accelerator pedal to increase engine speed to 2500 RPM for road travel.
Hydraulic and Lift Capacity:
The tractor is equipped with a hydraulic system producing 6.3 gpm of pump flow and a rear lift capacity of 1,764 lbs.
Chassis and Tread Configuration:
This 2,976 lb tractor features a 75.4-inch wheelbase with adjustable rear tread widths ranging from 52.8 to 76.4 inches.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Total built | 11193 |
Engine
| Engine type | Volvo 1.6L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.12x3.15 inches (79 x 80 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 8.5 qts (8.0 L) |
| Description | Volvo B16C / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / A foot accelerator pedal allowed increasing engine speed to 2500 RPM for road travel. |
| Displacement | 97.6 ci (1.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Power | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| PTO (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 228.6mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 6.3 gpm (23.8 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 1764 lbs (800 kg) |
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PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 17.7 inches (44 cm) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 15.4 inches (39 cm) |
| Front tread | 47.2/55.5 inches (119/140 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 77.2 inches (196 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 49.2 inches (124 cm) |
| Length | 116.9 inches (296 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52.8 to 76.4 inches (134 to 194 cm) |
| Weight | 2976 lbs (1349 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75.4 inches (191 cm) |
| Width | 66.9 inches (169 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-19 |
| Rear tire | 10-28 |
| Weight | 2976 lbs (1349 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75.4 inches (191 cm) |
| Ag front | 4.00-19 |
| Ag rear | 10-28 |
References
| Description | BM 425 published in 1957, by Bolinder-Munktell / BM 425 published in 1958, by Bolinder-Munktell / Krabat published in 1956, by Volvo |
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