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Oliver 1865

The Oliver 1865 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 425.5 ci 7.0 L engine. The listed engine power is 97.81 hp 72.9 kW. Transmission: Ampli-Torc. Operating weight: 9400 to 10300 pounds.

Engine Power
97.81 hp 72.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Ampli-Torc
Operating Weight
9400 to 10300 pounds

Overview

Oliver 1865 tractor photo
Row-Crop tractor
Row-Crop tractor
Note: the Oliver model 1865 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G900. The following data is from the G900 listing.
Production
Manufacturer
Oliver
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Original price was $8,200 in 1969
Oliver 1865 Transmission
10-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
Oliver 1865 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
83 hp 61.9 kW
PTO (claimed)
98 hp 73.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)
87.88 hp 65.5 kW
PTO (tested)
97.81 hp 72.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives
bull gear
Power steering
Differential dry disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
540/1000
Engine RPM
540@1800
1000@1800
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
103 inches 261 cm
Weight
9400 to 10300 pounds
Front tire
7.50-16
Rear tire
23.1-30
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
Battery volts
12

Engine

Note: the Oliver model 1865 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G900. The following data is from the G900 listing.
Engine options
Minneapolis-Moline 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl LP gas
Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 451 ci / 7.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline D451-6
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
451 ci 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke
4.375x5.00 inches 111 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
15.4:1
Rated RPM
1800
Starter volts
12

Engine Detail — 425.5 ci / 7.0 L LP Gas

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline 425C-6
Fuel Type
LP gas
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
425.5 ci 7.0 L
Bore/Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
9:1
Rated RPM
1800
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts
12

Engine Detail — 425.5 ci / 7.0 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline 425C-6
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
425.5 ci 7.0 L
Bore/Stroke
4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
dry
Compression
7.1:1
Rated RPM
1800
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Note: the Oliver model 1865 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G900. The following data is from the G900 listing.

Transmission — Ampli-Torc

Transmission
Ampli-Torc
Type
partial power shift
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
Five-speed transmission with power shift between drive drive (DD) and Ampli-Torc (AT).
1865 Ampli-Torc partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

Note: the Oliver model 1865 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G900. The following data is from the G900 listing.
Oliver 1865 Tires
Ag front
7.50-16
Ag rear
23.1-30
Dimensions
Wheelbase
103 inches 261 cm
Length
164.5 inches 417 cm
Width
94.1 inches 239 cm
Height (steering wheel)
84 inches 213 cm
Height (hood)
75 inches 190 cm
Front tread
56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm
Rear tread
64 to 96 inches 162 to 243 cm
Oliver 1865 Weight
Shipping
9400 lbs 4263 kg
Operating
10300 lbs 4672 kg
Ballasted
15145 lbs 6869 kg

Tests

Note: the Oliver model 1865 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G900. The following data is from the G900 listing.
Tractor Tests
NTTL 978: diesel Ampli-Torc 2WD
NTTL 979: LP gas Ampli-Torc 2WD
NTTL 980: gasoline Ampli-Torc 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 978
Diesel Ampli-Torc 2WD June 4 - 20, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 978 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
97.78 hp 72.9 kW
Fuel use
7.0 gal/hour 26.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
83.30 hp 62.1 kW
Fuel use
6.8 gal/hour 25.7 l/hour
Gear 2DD used for power test.
Max pull
11,954 lbs 5422 kg
Gear 1AT used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 979
LP gas Ampli-Torc 2WD June 4 - 20, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 979 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
97.57 hp 72.8 kW
Fuel use
10.0 gal/hour 37.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
84.12 hp 62.7 kW
Fuel use
9.9 gal/hour 37.5 l/hour
Gear 2DD used for power test.
Max pull
12,006 lbs 5445 kg
Gear 1AT used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 980
Gasoline Ampli-Torc 2WD June 11 - 20, 1968 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 980 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
97.81 hp 72.9 kW
Fuel use
8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
87.88 hp 65.5 kW
Fuel use
8.4 gal/hour 31.8 l/hour
Gear 2DD used for power test.
Max pull
11,808 lbs 5356 kg
Gear 1AT used for pull test.

Photos

White-Oliver 1865 in Cockshutt red paint.

White-Oliver 1865 in Cockshutt red paint.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Oliver 1865 based on its 97.81 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)Heavy DutyHeavy 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 DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
78 to 84 in200 - 215 cmHeavy DutyHeavy 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 DutyAggressive 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 DutyHigh 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 1865.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.7 hrs

Approximately 1.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (8.4 gal / 31.8 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.1 gal/hr (19.3 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 1865 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver 1865.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)97.8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)72.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)99.2 PS

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