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 rated power output is 56.50 hp 42.1 kW. Transmission: Hydra-Power. Operating weight: 7,400 lbs 3356 kg.

Overview

	1962 - 1964 Model year 1962-19631963-1964 4-Digit SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1962 - 1964
Model year 1962-19631963-1964
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.