Overview
The Oliver 600 is a versatile 1960s utility tractor featuring a David Brown 3.0L 4-cylinder diesel engine with a 48 hp PTO rating. Manufactured in England, this two-wheel drive model offers high-clearance versatility with 20 inches of front axle clearance and a dual-range PTO system.
Ideal Applications
Medium-Duty Field Work:
Utilizes a 3-4 plow capacity and 43 hp drawbar rating combined with a 6-speed gear transmission to handle various tillage and planting tasks.
Row Crop Maintenance:
Adjustable front and rear tread settings from 52 to 76 inches and a 20-inch front axle clearance allow for precise operation in varying row widths.
PTO-Driven Implements:
Equipped with a live two-stage clutch and dual 540/1000 RPM rear PTO, making it compatible with a wide range of powered attachments requiring up to 48 hp.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England |
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| Distributor | Oliver |
| Manufacturer | David Brown |
Engine
| Engine type | David Brown 3.0L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.62x4.50 inches (92 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Description | David Brown / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 185.8 ci (3.0 L) |
| Idle RPM | 700-2200 |
| Oil capacity | 3.25 qts (3.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 43 hp (32.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 20 inches (50 cm) |
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| Front tread | 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Length | 118 inches (299 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) |
| Weight | 4312 lbs (1955 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76.75 inches (194 cm) |
| Width | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9/13-28 |
| Weight | 4312 lbs (1955 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76.75 inches (194 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 14.9/13-28 / 11-32 |
References
| Description | Diesel Tractors: 2-3 Plow 500 - New 3-4 Plow 600 published in 1963, by Oliver |
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Speeds
| Description | With 13-28 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 990 | similar David Brown model |
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