Overview
The Oliver 950 is a heavy-duty farm tractor produced between 1958 and 1961 that features a 4.9L six-cylinder engine and a robust 6-speed gear transmission. Tested at 61.45 drawbar horsepower and capable of handling 5-6 plows, it was designed for significant field strength with a maximum pull of 10,011 lbs. This American-made machine from Charles City, Iowa, offers versatility with both independent 540 PTO and belt pulley options.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Tillage:
With a rating for 5-6 plows and a ballasted weight of 13,620 lbs, this tractor is built to provide the traction and pull needed for primary soil preparation.
Stationary Belt Operations:
The 12.25-inch belt pulley delivers a tested 67.23 hp at 1021 RPM, making it an excellent choice for powering stationary farm equipment.
General Field Work:
Equipped with power steering, an independent 540 PTO, and disc brakes, the 950 provides the necessary control and implement compatibility for diverse agricultural tasks.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
| Original price | $5,900 (1961) |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x4.00 inches (102 x 102 mm) / 4.00x4.00 inches (102 x 102 mm) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Description | Waukesha-Oliver / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Waukesha-Oliver / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 302 ci (4.9 L) / 302 ci (4.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 / 1800 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine type | Waukesha-Oliver 4.9L 6-cyl diesel / Waukesha-Oliver 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Waukesha-Oliver 4.9L 6-cyl diesel / Waukesha-Oliver 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Belt (tested) | 67.23 hp (50.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 48.7 hp (36.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 61.45 hp (45.8 kW) |
| Plows | 5-6 |
| PTO (claimed) | 59.75 hp (44.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | power |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 13620 lbs (6178 kg) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Operating weight | 10400 lbs (4717 kg) |
| Rear tread | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 79.875 inches (202 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 18-26 |
| Weight | 10400 lbs (4717 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 79.875 inches (202 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear | 18-26 |
950 Serial Numbers
| 1958 | 67828 |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 71245 |
| 1960 | 84487 |
| 1961 | 110064 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 115469 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 12.25 inches (31 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1021 |
| Speed | 3277 ft/min (998.83 meters/min) |
| Width | 9 inches (22 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 660
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.8 gal/hour (18.2 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 67.23 hp (50.1 kW) |
| Description | Diesel 6-speed 2WDJuly 7 - 17, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 660 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 61.45 hp (45.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 10011 lbs (4540 kg) |
References
| Description | Industrial Wheel Tractors Sales Features published in 1959, by Oliver |
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