Oliver 1900
The Oliver 1900 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 212 ci 3.5 L engine. The listed engine power is 100.62 hp 75.0 kW. Transmission: Hydra-Power. Operating weight: 12000 lbs 5443 kg.
Engine Power
100.62 hp
75.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
31.5 gal
119.2 L
Transmission
Hydra-Power
Operating Weight
12000 lbs
5443 kg
Overview
 | 1960 - 1964
4-Digit SeriesRow-Crop tractor
4-Digit Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $9,000 in 1964 | |
The Oliver 1900 came in three versions, later known as the Series A, B, and C. The 1900 Series B appeared in 1962 with an improved engine, providing a boost of about 10 horsepower. Four-wheel drive also became available with the Series B. In 1964 the Series C brought improvements to steering and the operator station. | |
Oliver 1900 Engine | |
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General Motors 3.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Oliver 1900 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 88.27 hp
65.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 100.62 hp
75.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power (late) | |
Differential dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 31.5 gal
119.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Pump flow | 13 gpm
49.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
1000 | |
Engine RPM | 1000@2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 97.25 inches
247 cm |
Weight | 12000 lbs
5443 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
Rear tire | 18-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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New Row-Crop and Wheatland Tractors published in 1961, by Oliver | |
1900 2-Wheel Drive published in 1963, by Oliver | |
1900 4-Wheel Drive published in 1963, by Oliver | |
4 Wheel Drive Tractors published in 1963, by Oliver | |
Farm Loaders published in 1969, by Oliver |
Engine
Engine Detail — 212.4 ci / 3.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | General Motors 4-53 |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
blower diesel | |
Displacement | 212.4 ci
3.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.50 inches
98 x 114 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 14.5 qts
13.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 21 qts
19.9 L |
Engine Detail — 212 ci / 3.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | General Motors 4-53 |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
blower diesel | |
Series B engine, used from 1962 to 1964. | |
Displacement | 212 ci
3.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.50 inches
98 x 114 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 21:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
12-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Transmission — Hydra-Power
Transmission | Hydra-Power |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Oliver 1900 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-18 |
Ag rear | 18-26 |
Ag rear | 15-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 97.25 inches
247 cm |
Length | 156.6 inches
397 cm |
Width | 97 inches*Minimum width.
246 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 76 inches
193 cm |
Operating weight | 12000 lbs
5443 kg |
Ballasted weight | 18355 lbs
8325 kg |
Ground clearance | 23.875 inches
60 cm |
Front tread | 69.5 inches
176 cm |
Rear tread | 74/82 inches
187/208 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 768: diesel 6-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 824: Series B diesel 12-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 847: Series B diesel 12-speed 4WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 768 | |
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Diesel 6-speed 2WD
October 3 - 8, 1960
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 768 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 89.35 hp
66.6 kW |
Fuel use | 6.2 gal/hour
23.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 82.85 hp
61.8 kW |
Fuel use | 6.4 gal/hour
24.2 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 12,475 lbs
5658 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 824 | |
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Series B diesel 12-speed 2WD
September 17 - 23, 1962
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 824 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 98.54 hp
73.5 kW |
Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour
25.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 84.44 hp
63.0 kW |
Fuel use | 6.5 gal/hour
24.6 l/hour |
Gear 4-Direct used for power test. | |
Max pull | 13,471 lbs
6110 kg |
Gear 2-Hydra-Power used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 847 | |
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Series B diesel 12-speed 4WD
September 13 - 20, 1963
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 847 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 100.62 hp
75.0 kW |
Fuel use | 7.5 gal/hour
28.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 88.27 hp
65.8 kW |
Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour |
Gear 4-Direct used for power test. | |
Max pull | 16,991 lbs
7707 kg |
Gear 1-Direct used for pull test. | |
Photos
Oliver 1900 Series A
Oliver 1900 operator station and controls.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Oliver 1900 based on its 100.62 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 | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
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 1900.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6 hrs
Approximately 6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (31.5 gal / 119.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.2 gal/hr (19.8 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 1900 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver 1900.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)100.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)75 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)102 PS
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75.0 kW
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