Oliver 1950
The Oliver 1950 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 212.4 ci 3.5 L engine. The listed engine power 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
Overview
 | 1964 - 1967
50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
50 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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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 | |
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General Motors 3.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Oliver 1950 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydraulic power |
Differential disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional cab. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 27.5 gal
104.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Pump flow | 11.7 gpm
44.3 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 |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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6-speed gear | |
12-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
Oliver 1950 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Ag rear | 23.1-34 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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NTTL 871: diesel Hydra-Power 2WD | |
NTTL 872: diesel Hydra-Power 4WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 871 | |
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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 | |
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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
Oliver 1950 four-wheel drive
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Oliver 1950 based on its 105.78 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 1950.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5 hrs
Approximately 5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (27.5 gal / 104.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.5 gal/hr (20.8 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 1950 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver 1950.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)105.8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)78.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)107.2 PS
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