Oliver 1870
The Oliver 1870 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 425 ci 7.0 L engine. The listed engine power is 98.8 hp 73.7 kW. Transmission: Hydraul-Shift. Operating weight: 11900 lbs 5397 kg.
Engine Power
98.8 hp
73.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
40 gal (diesel)
151.4 L
Transmission
Hydraul-Shift
Operating Weight
11900 lbs
5397 kg
Overview
 | Row-Crop tractor | Row-Crop tractor |
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Series map: 18702270107.8hp*163.3hp**Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the Oliver model 1870 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G955. The following data is from the G955 listing. |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price was $13,700 in 1974 | |
Oliver 1870 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 80 hp
59.7 kW |
Diesel PTO (claimed) | 97 hp
72.3 kW |
LP-gas PTO (claimed) | 92 hp
68.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 80.19 hp
59.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 98.8 hp
73.7 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 40 gal (diesel)
151.4 L |
39 gal (LP-Gas)
147.6 L | |
Hydraulic system | 6.8 gal
25.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 6.8 gal
25.7 L |
Pump flow | 20 gpm
75.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 111 inches
281 cm |
Weight | 11900 lbs
5397 kg |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Series map: 18702270107.8hp*163.3hp**Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the Oliver model 1870 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G955. The following data is from the G955 listing. |
Engine options | |
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Minneapolis-Moline 7.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl LP-gas |
Engine Detail — 451 ci / 7.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
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 | 15.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 33 qts
31.2 L |
Engine Detail — 425 ci / 7.0 L
Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
LP-gas | |
Displacement | 425 ci
7.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches
108 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 9:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 10 qts
9.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 30 qts
28.4 L |
Transmission
Series map: 18702270107.8hp*163.3hp**Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the Oliver model 1870 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G955. The following data is from the G955 listing. |
Transmission options | |
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6-speed gear | |
18-speed three-range power shift |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 43 qts
40.7 L |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Hydraul-Shift
Transmission | Hydraul-Shift |
Type | three-range power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 43 qts
40.7 L |
Six gears (1-6) with a three-range power shift (under, direct, and over drive). | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Series map: 18702270107.8hp*163.3hp**Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the Oliver model 1870 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G955. The following data is from the G955 listing. |
Oliver 1870 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Ag front | 11.00-16 |
11.00L-15 | |
Ag rear | 23.1-30 |
23.1-34 | |
20.8-38 | |
20.8-34 | |
18.4-34 | |
16.9-38 | |
15.5-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 111 inches
281 cm |
Length | 175.5 inches
445 cm |
Width | 95.9 inches*Minimum width.
243 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 85.5 inches
217 cm |
Height (hood) | 71 inches
180 cm |
Operating weight | 11900 lbs
5397 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 21.5 inches
54 cm |
Front tread | 61 to 85 inches
154 to 215 cm |
Rear tread | 57 to 119.5 inches
144 to 303 cm |
Tests
Series map: 18702270107.8hp*163.3hp**Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the Oliver model 1870 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G955. The following data is from the G955 listing. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1161 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 2WD
June 26 - August 26, 1974
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1161 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 98.8 hp
73.7 kW |
Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 98.82 hp
73.7 kW |
Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour
26.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 80.19 hp
59.8 kW |
Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour
26.9 l/hour |
Gear 4-Direct used for power test. | |
Max pull | 8374 lbs
3798 kg |
Gear 2-Direct used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Oliver 1870 based on its 98.8 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 1870.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.8 hrs
Approximately 7.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (40 gal / 151.4 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 1870 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver 1870.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)98.8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)73.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)100.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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