Oliver 1655

The Oliver 1655 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 265 ci 4.3 L engine. The rated power output is 70.27 hp 52.4 kW. Transmission: Hydraul-Shift. Operating weight: 7500 to 8000 pounds.

Overview

	1969 - 1975 55 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1969 - 1975
55 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Oliver (a part of White)
Row-Crop tractor
Original price was $10,000 in 1975
The optional Hydraul-Shift transmission allows the operator to shift on the move to an over- or under-drive for each drive gear.

Oliver 1655 Power
PTO (claimed)	70 hp 52.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	60.07 hp 44.8 kW
PTO (tested)	70.57 hp 52.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional with available heater.

Capacity
Fuel	27.5 gal 104.1 L
Hydraulic system	14 gal 53.0 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	14 gal 53.0 L
Valves	2 to 4

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Control	lower-link draft control

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

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	99.25 inches 252 cm
4WD Wheelbase	82.125 inches 208 cm
Weight	7500 to 8000 pounds
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
1555/1655 Row Crop & 4-Wheel Drive Tractors published by Oliver
A Modern Line-Up in Power published in 1969, by Oliver
1975 Farm Equipment Line published by White

Engine

Engine options
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
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	8 qts 7.6 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	8 qts 7.6 L
Coolant capacity	20 qts 18.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
18-speed partial power shift
6-speed helical gear

Transmission — Hydraul-Shift

Transmission	Hydraul-Shift
Type	partial power shift
Gears	18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch	304.8mm dry disc
The Hydraul-Shift transmission allows a three-speed power shift between over, direct, and under drive for each gear.
With 16.9-38 rear tires.

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse helical gear

Type	helical gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	304.8mm dry disc
Oil capacity	32 qts 30.3 L
With 16.9-38 rear tires.

Dimensions

Oliver 1655 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	18.4-34
Ag front	6.00-16
	6.50-16
	7.50-15
	7.50-18
	11.00L-15
Ag rear	12.4-38
	13.6-38
	14.9-38
	15.5-38
	16.9-38

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	99.25 inches 252 cm
4WD Wheelbase	82.125 inches 208 cm
2WD Length	154.5 inches 392 cm
4WD Length	145.5 inches 369 cm
Width	81.5 inches 207 cm
2WD Front tread	61.5 to 87.5 inches 156 to 222 cm
4WD Front tread	60/70.75 inches 152/179 cm
Rear tread	56.5 to 89.5 inches 143 to 227 cm

Oliver 1655 Weight
2WD Shipping	7500 lbs 3402 kg
4WD Shipping	8000 lbs 3628 kg
Gasoline Operating	7,700 lbs 3492 kg
Diesel Operating	8,000 lbs 3628 kg
Ballasted	11,100 lbs 5034 kg

Oliver 1655 Height
Steering wheel	80 inches 203 cm
2WD Exhaust	98.75 inches 250 cm
4WD Exhaust	98.5 inches 250 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 1041: diesel 18-speed 2WD
NTTL 1042: gasoline 18-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 1041
Diesel 18-speed 2WD May 5 - 22, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1041 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	70.57 hp 52.6 kW
Fuel use	5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	60.07 hp 44.8 kW
Fuel use	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull	9,097 lbs 4126 kg
Gear 1-Direct used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1042
Gasoline 18-speed 2WD May 7 - 22, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1042 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	70.27 hp 52.4 kW
Fuel use	6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	57.44 hp 42.8 kW
Fuel use	6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Gear 3-Direct used for power test.
Max pull	8,519 lbs 3864 kg
Gear 1-Direct used for pull test.

Photos

Oliver 1655

Oliver 1655

Oliver 1655

Oliver 1655 operator station and controls.