Volvo T15 Krabat
The Volvo T15 Krabat is a tractor produced by Volvo. It is equipped with a 86.3 ci 1.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 26.6 hp / 19.8 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2976 lbs 1349 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 26.6 hp / 19.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
10.6 gal
40.1 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2976 lbs
1349 kg
Overview
 | 1956 - 1957 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Volvo |
Volvo T15 Engine | |
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Volvo 1.4L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
Volvo T15 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Volvo T15 Power | |
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Engine | 26.6 hp
19.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 20.7 hp
15.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 10.6 gal
40.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 6.6 gal
25.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 6.6 gal
25.0 L |
Pump flow | 5.2 gpm
19.7 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 555@1700 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.4 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 2976 lbs
1349 kg |
Front tire | 4.00-19 |
Rear tire | 10-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Krabat published in 1956, by Volvo |
Engine
Engine Detail — 86.3 ci / 1.4 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Volvo B14 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 86.3 ci
1.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 2.95x3.15 inches
75 x 80 mm |
Power | 26.6 hp
19.8 kW |
Compression | 7.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Operating RPM | 1700-2500 |
Oil capacity | 4 qts
3.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 8.5 qts
8.0 L |
Volvo T15 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Volvo T15 Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00-19 |
Ag rear | 10-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.4 inches
191 cm |
Length | 116.9 inches
296 cm |
Width | 66.9 inches
169 cm |
Weight | 2976 lbs
1349 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 17.7 inches
44 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 15.4 inches
39 cm |
Front tread | 48.8/57.1 inches
123/145 cm |
Rear tread | 52.8 to 76.4 inches
134 to 194 cm |
Volvo T15 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 52.8 inches
134 cm |
Hood | 49.2 inches
124 cm |
Exhaust | 77.2 inches
196 cm |
Photos
Volvo T15 Krabat
Volvo T15 Krabat
Volvo T15 Krabat
Volvo T15 Krabat
Volvo Karbat T15 operator station and controls.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Volvo T15 Krabat based on its 26.6 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Volvo T15 Krabat.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.7 hrs
Approximately 7.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (10.6 gal / 40.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.4 gal/hr (5.2 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Volvo T15 Krabat Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Volvo T15 Krabat.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)26.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)19.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)27 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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