Oliver 1850

The Oliver 1850 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 310 ci 5.1 L engine. The rated power output is 92.92 hp 69.3 kW. Transmission: Hydraul-Shift. Operating weight: 8965 to 10965 pounds.

Overview

	1964 - 1969 50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1964 - 1969
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Oliver
Row-Crop tractor
Original price was $8,500 in 1969

Variants
1850	row-crop
1850 Wheatland	standard

Oliver 1850 Power
Gas PTO (claimed)	92 hp 68.6 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed)	92 hp 68.6 kW
LP-gas PTO (claimed)	90 hp 67.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	84.52 hp 63.0 kW
PTO (tested)	92.94 hp 69.3 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	power assist
Differential disc brakes
Open operator station. Oliver Continental Cab optional with available air-conditioning.

Capacity
Gas Fuel	34.5 gal 130.6 L
Diesel Fuel	31.5 gal 119.2 L
LP-gas Fuel	42 gal 159.0 L
	78 gal*Capacity of optional wheel-guard tanks. 295.2 L
Hydraulic system	5 gal 18.9 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	5 gal 18.9 L
Pressure	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves	2 to 4
Pump flow	15.9 gpm 60.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
	III OptOptional
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6000 lbs 2721 kg

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

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	103 inches 261 cm
4WD Wheelbase	86.25 inches 219 cm
Weight	8965 to 10965 pounds
Front tire	7.50-15
Rear tire	18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
1750/1850 Row Crop, 4-Wheel Drive, Wheatland/Ricefield published in 1969, by Oliver
1850 Tractor published by Oliver

Engine

Engine options
Waukesha-Oliver 5.1L 6-cyl gasoline
Perkins 5.8L 6-cyl diesel
Waukesha-Oliver 5.1L 6-cyl LP Gas

Engine Detail — 310 ci / 5.1 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Waukesha-Oliver
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	310 ci 5.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x4.375 inches 98 x 111 mm
Air cleaner	dry with precleaner
Compression	8.5:1
Rated RPM	2400
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	8 qts 7.6 L
Coolant capacity	20 qts 18.9 L

Engine Detail — 354 ci / 5.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Perkins
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
The 354 Perkins diesel in the Oliver 1850 was initially listed as a 352.
Displacement	354 ci 5.8 L
Bore/Stroke	3.88x5.00 inches 99 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	dry with pre-cleaner
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	2400
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	12 qts 11.4 L
Coolant capacity	20 qts 18.9 L

Oliver 1850 Engine

Engine Detail — 310 ci / 5.1 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	Waukesha-Oliver
Fuel Type	LP Gas
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	310 ci 5.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.875x4.375 inches 98 x 111 mm
Compression	9:1
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	8 qts 7.6 L
Coolant capacity	20 qts 18.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
6-speed unsynchronized
12-speed partial powershift
18-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized

Type	unsynchronized
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	330mm dry disc
Oil capacity	43 qts 40.7 L

Transmission — Hydra-Power

Transmission	Hydra-Power
Type	partial powershift
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	330mm dry disc

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 1850 Tires
2WD Ag front	7.50-15
4WD Ag front	12.4/11-24
Ag rear	18.4-34
2WD Ag front	7.50-18
4WD Ag front	13.6/12-24
2WD Ag rear	15.5-38
4WD Ag rear	23.1-30
4WD Ag rear	23.1-34

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	103 inches 261 cm
4WD Wheelbase	86.25 inches 219 cm
2WD Length	159.5 inches 405 cm
4WD Length	152.5 inches 387 cm
Width	86.5 inches*Minimum width. 219 cm
Height (steering wheel)	78.5 inches 199 cm
Ground clearance	25.5 inches 64 cm
2WD Front tread	9.25/14.5 inches 23/36 cm
2WD Front tread	68 to 89.5 inches 172 to 227 cm
4WD Front tread	66/70.75/80 inches 167/179/203 cm
Rear tread	68 to 89.5 inches 172 to 227 cm

Oliver 1850 Weight
Operating	8,965 lbs (2WD gas) 4066 kg
	9,265 lbs (2WD diesel) 4202 kg
	10,605 lbs (4WD gas) 4810 kg
	10,965 lbs (4WD diesel) 4973 kg
Ballasted	16,225 lbs 7359 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 869: diesel 12-speed 4WD
NTTL 870: diesel 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 875: gasoline 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 876: gasoline 12-speed 4WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 869
Diesel 12-speed 4WD October 26 - November 3, 1964 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 869 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	92.92 hp 69.3 kW
Fuel use	6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	83.55 hp 62.3 kW
Fuel use	6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Gear 4-low used for power test.
Max pull	14,407 lbs 6535 kg
Gear 1-high used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 870
Diesel 12-speed 2WD October 26 - November 5, 1964 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 870 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	92.94 hp 69.3 kW
Fuel use	6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	80.04 hp 59.7 kW
Fuel use	6.1 gal/hour 23.1 l/hour
Gear 4-low used for power test.
Max pull	10,773 lbs 4886 kg
Gear 2-low used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 875
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD November 12 - 24, 1964 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 875 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	92.43 hp 68.9 kW
Fuel use	7.7 gal/hour 29.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	76.66 hp 57.2 kW
Fuel use	7.8 gal/hour 29.5 l/hour
Gear 4-low used for power test.
Max pull	10,675 lbs 4842 kg
Gear 4-low used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 876
Gasoline 12-speed 4WD November 16 - 24, 1964 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 876 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	92.92 hp 69.3 kW
Fuel use	8.1 gal/hour 30.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	84.52 hp 63.0 kW
Fuel use	8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour
Gear 4-low used for power test.
Max pull	14,227 lbs 6453 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Attachments

Attachment overview
Oliver 1610 loader
Oliver 1810 loader

Photos

Open-station Oliver 1850.

Oliver 1850 with cab.

Four-wheel drive Oliver 1850.

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Oliver 1850 operator station and controls.