Bolinder-Munktell 55
The Bolinder-Munktell 55 is a tractor produced by Bolinder Munktell. It is equipped with a 273.4 ci 4.5 L engine. The rated power output is 46.4 hp 34.6 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 6504 lbs 2950 kg.
Engine Power
46.4 hp
34.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
34.3 gal
129.8 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6504 lbs
2950 kg
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Overview
 | Standard-tread tractor | Standard-tread tractor |
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Note: the Bolinder-Munktell model 55 is the same as the Volvo T55. The following data is from the T55 listing. |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Bolinder-Munktell |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Total built | 1256 |
Bolinder-Munktell 55 Engine | |
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Bolinder 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 34.3 gal
129.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Bolinder-Munktell 55 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Bolinder-Munktell 55 Power | |
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Engine | 46.4 hp
34.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 36.5 hp
27.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1500 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85.6 inches
217 cm |
Weight | 6504 lbs
2950 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
Rear tire | 14-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Note: the Bolinder-Munktell model 55 is the same as the Volvo T55. The following data is from the T55 listing. |
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Engine Detail — 273.4 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Bolinder 1054 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 273.4 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.13x5.12 inches
105 x 130 mm |
Power | 46.4 hp
34.6 kW |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 1500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 10.6 qts
10.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 19 qts
18.0 L |
Transmission
Note: the Bolinder-Munktell model 55 is the same as the Volvo T55. The following data is from the T55 listing. |
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Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Note: the Bolinder-Munktell model 55 is the same as the Volvo T55. The following data is from the T55 listing. |
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Bolinder-Munktell 55 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-18 |
Ag rear | 14-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85.6 inches
217 cm |
Length | 135.8 inches
344 cm |
Width | 72.4 inches
183 cm |
Weight | 6504 lbs
2950 kg |
Ballasted weight | 9348 lbs
4240 kg |
Ground clearance | 16.9 inches
42 cm |
Front tread | 52.4 inches
133 cm |
Rear tread | 57.1 inches
145 cm |
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