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Oliver 1955 Specs ( 1970-1974 )

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Production

Description Row-Crop tractor / Original price was $14,250 in 1974
Manufacturer Oliver (a part of White)

Engine

Engine type Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank 35 gal (132.5 L)
Air cleaner dry
Bore/Stroke 3.875x4.375 inches (98 x 111 mm)
Coolant capacity 20 qts (18.9 L)
Description Oliver-Waukesha / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 310 ci (5.1 L)
Rated RPM 2400
Starter volts 12
Drawbar (tested) 90.32 hp (67.4 kW)
PTO (claimed) 108 hp (80.5 kW)
PTO (tested) 108.16 hp (80.7 kW)

Transmission

Clutch 330mm cerametallic disc / 330mm cerametallic disc
Description The Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear.
Gears 6 forward and 2 reverse / 18 forward and 6 reverse
Transmission Hydraul-Shift
Type gear / partial power shift
Transmission type 6-speed gear / 18-speed partial power shift
Transmission type 6-speed gear / 18-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and cab.
Description Power steering / Differential hydraulic dry disc brakes
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive

Hydraulics

Pressure 2200 psi (151.7 bar)
Pump flow 20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Type closed center

Hitch

Rear lift 6000 lbs (2721 kg)
Rear Type II/III

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 1000

Electrical

Battery volts 12
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Front tread 61.5 to 87.5 inches (156 to 222 cm)
2WD Ground clearance 25.5 inches (64 cm)
2WD Length 159.5 inches (405 cm)
2WD Wheelbase 103 inches (261 cm)
4WD Front tread 60/70.75/80 inches (152/179/203 cm)
4WD Ground clearance 13.5 inches (34 cm)
4WD Length 152.375 inches (387 cm)
4WD Wheelbase 86.25 inches (219 cm)
Ballasted weight 16,220 lbs (7357 kg)
Height (steering wheel) 85.5 inches (217 cm)
Operating weight 11,250 lbs (5103 kg)
Rear tread 57 to 119.5 inches (144 to 303 cm)
Width 80.625 inches*Minimum width (204 cm)
2WD Wheelbase 103 inches (261 cm)
4WD Wheelbase 86.25 inches (219 cm)
Front tire 11L-15
Rear tire 20.8-38
Weight 11,250 lbs (5103 kg)
Ag front 11L-15
Ag rear 20.8-38

1955 Serial Numbers

1970 222-304
1971 226-858
1972 232-958
1973 239-032
1974 247-871
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Final 253-050

Nebraska Tractor Test 1055

Description Diesel 18-speed 2WDOctober 15 - 24, 1970Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1055 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-direct used for power test. / Gear 2-under used for pull test.
Fuel use 6.9 gal/hour (26.1 l/hour) / 7.0 gal/hour (26.5 l/hour)
Max power 90.32 hp (67.4 kW)
Max pull 12,639 lbs (5733 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 108.16 hp (80.7 kW)

References

Description 1755/1855/1955 published in 1970, by Oliver / 1755/1855/1955 published in 1970, by White / A Modern Line-Up in Power published in 1969, by Oliver / Technical Service Manual Electrical Systems (432613) published in 1973 / Technical Service Manual 55 Series Tractor Engines (432618) published in 1973 / Technical Service Manual 55 Series Tractor Hydraulics (432616) published in 1973

Speeds

Description With 18.4-38 rear tires. / With 18.4-38 rear tires.