Oliver 1600 Series A

The Oliver 1600 Series A is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 231 ci 3.8 L engine. The listed engine power is 56.50 hp 42.1 kW. Transmission: Hydra-Power. Operating weight: 7,400 lbs 3356 kg.

Engine Power

56.50 hp 42.1 kW

Fuel & Capacities

LP gas

Transmission

Hydra-Power

Operating Weight

7,400 lbs 3356 kg

Overview

	1962 - 1964 Model year 1962-19631963-1964 4-Digit SeriesRow-Crop tractor 4-Digit Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Oliver
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA

Variants
Row-Crop	tricycle front
Wheatland	standard-front axle
High-Clearance	extended ground clearance

Oliver 1600 Power
Gas Drawbar (claimed)	51.5 hp 38.4 kW
LP-gas Drawbar (claimed)	47.5 hp 35.4 kW
Gas PTO (claimed)	60 hp 44.7 kW
LP-gas PTO (claimed)	56 hp 41.8 kW
Plows	4-5
Drawbar (tested)	47.09 hp 35.1 kW
PTO (tested)	57.95 hp 43.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	power-assist optional
Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	105.6 inches 268 cm
Weight	7,400 lbs 3356 kg
Front tire	6.50-16
Rear tire	16.9-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Engine

Engine options
Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl diesel
Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline
Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 265 ci / 4.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Waukesha-Oliver
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	265 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke	3.75x4.00 inches 95 x 102 mm
Compression	16.25:1
Rated RPM	1900
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12

Engine Detail — 231 ci / 3.8 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Waukesha-Oliver
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	231 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke	3.50x4.00 inches 89 x 102 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	8.5:1
Rated RPM	1900
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12

Engine Detail — 231 ci / 3.8 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	Waukesha-Oliver
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	231 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke	3.50x4.00 inches 89 x 102 mm
Compression	9:1
Rated RPM	1900
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
6-speed gear
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Transmission — Hydra-Power

Transmission	Hydra-Power
Type	partial power shift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Six speeds forward and two reverse. A control knob enables a power shift between direct drive and the Hydra-Power range.

Dimensions

Oliver 1600 Tires
Ag front	6.50-16
Ag rear	16.9-34

Dimensions
Wheelbase	105.6 inches 268 cm
Operating weight	7,400 lbs 3356 kg
Ballasted weight	11,020 lbs 4998 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 840: diesel 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 841: gasoline 12-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 840
Diesel 12-speed 2WD May 29 - June 13, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 840 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	57.95 hp 43.2 kW
Fuel use	4.2 gal/hour 15.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	54.79 hp 40.9 kW
Fuel use	3.9 gal/hour 14.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	46.90 hp 35.0 kW
Fuel use	4.0 gal/hour 15.1 l/hour
Gear 4-HP used for power test.
Max pull	8,401 lbs 3810 kg
Gear 1-HP used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 841
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD June 3 - 13, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 841 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	56.50 hp 42.1 kW
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour 20.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	51.18 hp 38.2 kW
Fuel use	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	47.09 hp 35.1 kW
Fuel use	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Gear 4-HP used for power test.
Max pull	8,490 lbs 3851 kg
Gear 1-HP used for pull test.

Photos

Oliver 1600, right side.

Oliver 1600, left side.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Oliver 1600 Series A based on its 56.5 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm)	Heavy Duty	Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	6 ft (72 in)1.8 m	Medium Duty	Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm	Medium Duty	Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙	Medium Duty	Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm)	Medium Duty	Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Oliver 1600 Series A.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.8 hrs

Approximately 1.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (5.2 gal / 19.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.9 gal/hr (11.1 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours