Oliver 1550
The Oliver 1550 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 232 ci 3.8 L engine. The rated power output is 53.3 hp 39.7 kW. Transmission: Hydra-Power. Operating weight: 7000 lbs 3175 kg.
Engine Power
53.3 hp
39.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Hydra-Power
Operating Weight
7000 lbs
3175 kg
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Overview
 | 1965 - 1969
50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1965 - 1969 | |
50 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $6,000 in 1969 | |
Variants | |
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Row-crop | tricycle front, single front, or adjustable wide front |
Wheatland | standard front |
Utility | low-clearance |
Oliver 1550 Power | |
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Gas PTO (claimed) | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
Diesel PTO (claimed) | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
LP-gas PTO (claimed) | 51 hp
38.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 45.7 hp
34.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 53.50 hp
39.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Oliver Continental cab optional. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | lower-link draft sensing |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
1000 | |
540/1000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 99 inches
251 cm |
Weight | 7000 lbs
3175 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Farm Loaders published in 1969, by Oliver |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline | |
Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl LP-gas |
Engine Detail — 232 ci / 3.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Oliver |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 232 ci
3.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x3.75 inches
92 x 95 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Engine Detail — 232 ci / 3.8 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Oliver |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 232 ci
3.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x3.75 inches
92 x 95 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Engine Detail — 232 ci / 3.8 L
Manufacturer | Oliver |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
LP-gas | |
Displacement | 232 ci
3.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.625x3.75 inches
92 x 95 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 8.75:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed partial power shift | |
6-speed unsynchronized gear |
Transmission — Hydra-Power
Transmission | Hydra-Power |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 279.4mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 32 qts
30.3 L |
The Hydra-Power transmission provides a two-speed power shift between direct-drive and the lower Hydra-Power range. | |
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Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 279.4mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 32 qts
30.3 L |
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Dimensions
Oliver 1550 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 15.5-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 99 inches
251 cm |
Length | 154.6 inches
392 cm |
Width | 81.5 inches
207 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 97.625 inches
247 cm |
Operating weight | 7000 lbs
3175 kg |
Ballasted weight | 8730 lbs
3959 kg |
Rear tread | 55 to 90.9 inches
139 to 230 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 943: diesel Hydra-Power 2WD | |
NTTL 944: gasoline Hydra-Power 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 943 | |
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Diesel Hydra-Power 2WD
June 8 - 15, 1966
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 943 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 53.50 hp
39.9 kW |
Fuel use | 4.3 gal/hour
16.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 45.7 hp
34.1 kW |
Fuel use | 4.4 gal/hour
16.7 l/hour |
Gear 4-Hydra used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,636 lbs
3010 kg |
Gear 2-Hydra used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 944 | |
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Gasoline Hydra-Power 2WD
June 8 - 16, 1966
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 944 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 53.3 hp
39.7 kW |
Fuel use | 4.9 gal/hour
18.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 45.4 hp
33.9 kW |
Fuel use | 4.9 gal/hour
18.5 l/hour |
Gear 4-Hydra used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,799 lbs
3084 kg |
Gear 2-Hydra used for pull test. | |
Photos
Oliver 1550 High-Crop
Oliver 1550 High-Crop
Oliver 1550 High-Crop
Oliver 1550 High-Crop
Oliver 1550 Row Crop Utility
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