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Volvo T41

Production years: 1943–1946

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Engine horsepower
40 HP
—
Displacement
4.5 L
4-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
Unknown
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Operating weight
2,450 kg
5,402 lbs

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Catalog Archive: Baseline specifications compiled from historical manufacturer archives and equipment registries. Laboratory test report verification in progress.

ARCHIVE SPECUnknown
40HP
V
T41
Archived Specification Record

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Compact / Sub-Compact Yard
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 84% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
8.9 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
61.3 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Volvo
Fuel type
Gasoline
Rated horsepower
40 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Volvo specification)
Cylinders
4
Displacement
4.5 L (273.37 ci)
Bore / stroke
N/A
Rated RPM
N/A
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
N/A
Gears (forward / reverse)
5 forward / 1 reverse
Drive system
Unknown
Wheelbase
70.87 in
Front tire
N/A
Rear tire
N/A
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(209%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH209% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")40 HP◄ 3,129 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 58.4 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 18 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)18 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output83.4 HP / 40 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
3,129 lbs
Drawbar Power
58.4 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 4,000 lbs
Factory Drive Type is Unknown (Not Specified)

Ballast distribution and traction efficiency depend directly on chassis drive type. Please select your tractor's configuration:

Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
508 kg (1,120 lbs)1,306 kg (2,880 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-1,402 lbs (-636 kg)
Hourly Gasoline Burn
2.7 gal/h
10.2 L/hr (est. $9/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (40 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$1,806
Basis: 40 HP • 83 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$1,481 – $1,662
Dealer Retail Asking
$1,896 – $2,131
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$1,716
Year 2028
$1,630
Year 2029
$1,548

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Volvo

Sweden • 42 Models

Volvo's journey into the tractor industry began in 1943 when the Swedish automotive giant partnered with Bolinder-Munktell, a well-established tractor manufacturer. This collaboration marked Volvo's strategic expansion into agricultural machinery, leveraging Bolinder-Munktell's expertise. The partnership proved successful, leading Volvo to acquire Bolinder-Munktell in 1950. For several years, both brands continued to operate, producing similar tractors until 1957, when they unified under the joint Bolinder-Munktell-Volvo brand. This consolidation strengthened Volvo's presence in the tractor market. In 1973, the brand was rebranded to Volvo BM to capitalize on the growing recognition of the Volvo name globally. Volvo BM continued to innovate, producing a range of tractors that combined Swedish engineering with modern technology. However, in 1978, Volvo entered into a joint venture with Valmet, a Finnish machinery manufacturer, reflecting the company's strategic shift towards collaboration. This joint venture eventually led to Volvo selling its entire tractor division to Valmet in 1985, marking the end of Volvo's direct involvement in the tractor industry. Valmet, which later became Valtra, integrated Volvo BM's technology and expertise into its own product lines, ensuring the legacy of Volvo's tractor division lived on.

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