Volvo T400
The Volvo T400 is a tractor produced by Volvo. It is equipped with a 152.6 ci 2.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 47 hp / 35.0 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 4167 lbs 1890 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 47 hp / 35.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
11.9 gal
45.0 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
4167 lbs
1890 kg
Overview
 | 1964 - 1969 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Volvo |
Total built | 22589 |
Volvo T400 Engine | |
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Perkins 2.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Volvo T400 Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Volvo T400 Power | |
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Engine | 47 hp
35.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | mechanical |
Four-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 11.9 gal
45.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 6.1 gal
23.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 6.1 gal
23.1 L |
Pump flow | 9.25 gpm
35.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 2315 lbs
1050 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 82.7 inches
210 cm |
Weight | 4167 lbs
1890 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4/11-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 152.6 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins D913 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 152.6 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.60x5.00 inches
91 x 127 mm |
Power | 47 hp
35.0 kW |
Compression | 18.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2250 |
Torque | 121 lb-ft
164.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1350 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6.3 qts
6.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 8.5 qts
8.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 44.4 qts
42.0 L |
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. | |
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Dimensions
Volvo T400 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4/11-32 |
Ag front | 12.4/11-36 |
14.9/13-28 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 82.7 inches
210 cm |
Length | 123.6 inches
313 cm |
Width | 66.1 inches
167 cm |
Height (hood) | 53.2 inches
135 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 86.6 inches
219 cm |
Operating weight | 4167 lbs
1890 kg |
Ballasted weight | 6482 lbs
2940 kg |
Ground clearance | 17.3 inches
43 cm |
Front tread | 48/54.7 inches
121/138 cm (fixed) |
Front tread | 48 to 70.5 inches
121 to 179 cm (adjustable) |
Rear tread | 53.5 to 69.7 inches
135 to 177 cm |
Photos
Volvo T400
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Volvo T400 based on its 47 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
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 T400.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.9 hrs
Approximately 4.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (11.9 gal / 45 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.4 gal/hr (9.3 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 T400 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Volvo T400.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)47 hp
Kilowatts (kW)35 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)47.7 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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