Oliver 1650
The Oliver 1650 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 265 ci 4.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 66.72 hp 49.8 kW. Transmission: Hydraul-Shift. Operating weight: 7,815 lbs 3544 kg.
Engine Power
66.72 hp
49.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Hydraul-Shift
Operating Weight
7,815 lbs
3544 kg
Overview
![]() | 1964 - 1969
50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
Original price | $7,100 (1969) |
The Hydra-Power transmission offered an under-drive to each drive gear, which could be selected on the move. The Hydraul-Shift offered and on-the-fly under- and over-drive gear. | |
Oliver 1650 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 66 hp
49.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 58.67 hp
43.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 66.72 hp
49.8 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Differential disc brakes | |
Cab optional | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
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 | 99.25 inches (row-crop)
252 cm |
84.3 inches (utility)
214 cm | |
89.5 inches (wheatland)
227 cm | |
82.5 inches (4WD)
209 cm | |
Weight | 7,815 lbs
3544 kg |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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New 1650 Tractor published in 1964, by Oliver | |
Farm Loaders published in 1969, by Oliver |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Waukesha-Oliver 4.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 283 ci / 4.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Waukesha-Oliver |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 283 ci
4.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.00 inches
98 x 102 mm |
Compression | 16.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6.7 qts
6.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Engine Detail — 265 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Waukesha-Oliver |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 265 ci
4.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.00 inches
95 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 8.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 6.7 qts
6.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed unsynchronized | |
12-speed two-speed power shift | |
18-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — helical gear
Transmission | helical gear |
Type | unsynchronized |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 304.8mm dry disc |
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Transmission — Hydra-Power
Transmission | Hydra-Power |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Transmission — Hydraul-Shift
Transmission | Hydraul-Shift |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Introduced in late 1967, the Hydraul-Shift transmission provided an on-the-move shift to underdrive and overdrive. | |
Dimensions
Oliver 1650 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.50-16 |
Ag rear | 15.5-38 |
Ag front | 6.00-16 (row-crop) |
7.50-16 (row-crop) | |
9.00-10 (row-crop) | |
13.6/12-24 (4WD) | |
Ag rear | 12.4/11-38 |
13.6/12-38 | |
14.9/13-38 | |
18.4/15-34 | |
23.1/18-26 | |
16.9/14-34 | |
9.5/9-42 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 99.25 inches (row-crop)
252 cm |
84.3 inches (utility)
214 cm | |
89.5 inches (wheatland)
227 cm | |
82.5 inches (4WD)
209 cm | |
Length | 154.5 inches (row-crop)
392 cm |
140.5 inches (utility)
356 cm | |
147.1 inches (wheatland)
373 cm | |
145.5 inches (4WD)
369 cm | |
Width | 81.5 inches
207 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 80 inches
203 cm |
Operating weight | 7,815 lbs
3544 kg |
Ballasted weight | 11,035 lbs
5005 kg |
Front tread | 60 to 84 inches
152 to 213 cm (utility) |
Front tread | 60 inches
152 cm (wheatland) |
Front tread | 66/70.3 inches
167/178 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 56.5 to 89.5 inches
143 to 227 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 873: diesel 12-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 874: gasoline 12-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 873 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 2WD
November 4 - 16, 1964
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 873 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 66.3 hp
49.4 kW |
Power at rated engine speed | 66.28 hp
49.4 kW |
Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 56.51 hp
42.1 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Gear 4-low used for power test. | |
Max pull | 8,136 lbs
3690 kg |
Gear 2-low used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 874 | |
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Gasoline 12-speed 2WD
November 6 - 23, 1964
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 874 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 66.7 hp
49.7 kW |
Power at rated engine speed | 66.72 hp
49.8 kW |
Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour
21.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 58.67 hp
43.8 kW |
Fuel use | 5.8 gal/hour
22.0 l/hour |
Gear 4-low used for power test. | |
Max pull | 8,117 lbs
3681 kg |
Gear 2-low used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Oliver 1650 based on its 66.72 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 | 7 to 8 ft (84-96 in)2.1 - 2.4 m | Heavy Duty | Heavy-duty twin spindle cutter for overgrown acreage. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
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 | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
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 1650.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.7 hrs
Approximately 1.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (5.8 gal / 22 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~3.5 gal/hr (13.1 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
Oliver 1650 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver 1650.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)66.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)49.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)67.6 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Oliver 1650 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Engine Power:66.72 hp
49.8 kW
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