Oliver 1950

The Oliver 1950 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 212.4 ci 3.5 L engine. The rated power output is 105.78 hp 78.9 kW. Transmission: Hydra-Power. Operating weight: 11955 to 12975 pounds.

Engine Power
105.78 hp 78.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
27.5 gal 104.1 L
Transmission
Hydra-Power
Operating Weight
11955 to 12975 pounds

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Overview

Oliver 1950 tractor photo
1964 - 1967 50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1964 - 1967
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Oliver (a part of White)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA
Original price was $12,700 in 1974
Oliver 1950 Engine
General Motors 3.5L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Oliver 1950 Power
PTO (claimed)
105 hp 78.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)
98.00 hp 73.1 kW
PTO (tested)
105.79 hp 78.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering
hydraulic power
Differential disc brakes
Open operator station. Optional cab.
Capacity
Fuel
27.5 gal 104.1 L
Hydraulic system
3.5 gal 13.2 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
3.5 gal 13.2 L
Pump flow
11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Engine RPM
540@2400
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
105 inches (2WD) 266 cm
85.25 inches (4WD) 216 cm
Weight
11955 to 12975 pounds
Front tire
11.00-16
Rear tire
23.1-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
1950 references literature
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
Two-cycle diesel engine with blower.
Displacement
212.4 ci 3.5 L
Bore/Stroke
3.875x4.50 inches 98 x 114 mm
Air cleaner
dual dry element
Compression
21:1
Rated RPM
2400
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
6-speed gear
12-speed partial power shift

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
1950  gear speeds

Transmission — Hydra-Power

Transmission
Hydra-Power
Type
partial power shift
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
The Oliver Hydra-Power transmission provided a power shift to a lower speed for each gear.
1950 Hydra-Power partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

Oliver 1950 Tires
Ag front
11.00-16
Ag rear
23.1-34
Dimensions
Wheelbase
105 inches (2WD) 266 cm
85.25 inches (4WD) 216 cm
Front tread
69.7 to inches 177 to 0 cm (2WD standard)
Front tread
66/70.75 inches 167/179 cm (4WD)
Rear tread
74 to 82 inches 187 to 208 cm (2WD)
Rear tread
74/82 inches 187/208 cm (4WD)
Oliver 1950 Weight
Operating
12,975 lbs (4WD) 5885 kg
11,955 lbs (2WD standard) 5422 kg
Ballasted
15,855 lbs (2WD) 7191 kg
19,925 lbs (4WD) 9037 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 871: diesel Hydra-Power 2WD
NTTL 872: diesel Hydra-Power 4WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 871
Diesel Hydra-Power 2WD October 30 - November 11, 1964 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 871 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
105.79 hp 78.9 kW
Fuel use
7.0 gal/hour 26.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
98.00 hp 73.1 kW
Fuel use
7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Gear 4-H used for power test.
Max pull
12,880 lbs 5842 kg
Gear 2-H used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 872
Diesel Hydra-Power 4WD October 30 - November 23, 1964 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 872 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
105.78 hp 78.9 kW
Fuel use
7.1 gal/hour 26.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
93.24 hp 69.5 kW
Fuel use
7.3 gal/hour 27.6 l/hour
Gear 4-H used for power test.
Max pull
17,575 lbs 7972 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Row-crop Oliver 1950

Row-crop Oliver 1950

Oliver 1950 four-wheel drive

Oliver 1950 four-wheel drive