Oliver 1855
The Oliver 1855 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 310 ci 5.1 L engine. The listed engine power is 98.60 hp 73.5 kW. Transmission: Hydraul-Shift. Operating weight: 11,150 lbs 5057 kg.
Engine Power
98.60 hp
73.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Hydraul-Shift
Operating Weight
11,150 lbs
5057 kg
Overview
 | 1969 - 1975
55 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
55 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver (a part of White) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price was $13,000 in 1975 | |
Oliver 1855 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 92 hp (gas)
68.6 kW |
98 hp (diesel)
73.1 kW | |
Drawbar (tested) | 82.65 hp
61.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 98.60 hp
73.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and cab. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pump flow | 20 gpm
75.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I/II |
II/III (optional) | |
Rear lift | 4,000 lbs
1814 kg |
6,000 lbs (Cat 3)
2721 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 | |
1000 | |
Engine RPM | 984@2400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 103 inches
261 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 86.25 inches
219 cm |
Weight | 11,150 lbs
5057 kg |
Front tire | 11L-15 |
Rear tire | 23.1-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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1755/1855/1955 published in 1970, by Oliver | |
1755/1855/1955 published in 1970, by White | |
A Modern Line-Up in Power published in 1969, by Oliver |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 310 ci / 5.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Oliver-Waukesha |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 310 ci
5.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.375 inches
98 x 111 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Engine Detail — 310 ci / 5.1 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Oliver-Waukesha |
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 |
Compression | 8.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed gear | |
18-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 330mm cerametallic disc |
With 18.4-34 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Hydraul-Shift
Transmission | Hydraul-Shift |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | 330mm cerametallic disc |
The Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear. | |
With 18.4-34 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Oliver 1855 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11L-15 |
Ag rear | 23.1-34 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 103 inches
261 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 86.25 inches
219 cm |
2WD Length | 159.5 inches
405 cm |
4WD Length | 152.375 inches
387 cm |
Width | 80.625 inches*Minimum width
204 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 85.5 inches
217 cm |
Weight | 11,150 lbs
5057 kg |
2WD Ground clearance | 25.5 inches
64 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 13.5 inches
34 cm |
2WD Front tread | 61.5 to 87.5 inches
156 to 222 cm |
4WD Front tread | 60/70.75/80 inches
152/179/203 cm |
Rear tread | 57 to 119.5 inches
144 to 303 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1040 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 2WD
May 5 - 22, 1970
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1040 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 98.60 hp
73.5 kW |
Fuel use | 6.2 gal/hour
23.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 82.65 hp
61.6 kW |
Fuel use | 6.0 gal/hour
22.7 l/hour |
Gear 3-direct used for power test. | |
Max pull | 11,487 lbs
5210 kg |
Gear 1-over used for pull test. | |
Photos
Oliver 1855, right side.
Oliver 1855, left side.
Four-wheel drive Oliver 1855.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Oliver 1855 based on its 98.6 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
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 1855.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.2 hrs
Approximately 1.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (6 gal / 22.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.1 gal/hr (19.4 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 1855 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver 1855.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)98.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)73.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)100 PS
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