Oliver 2050
The Oliver 2050 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 478 ci 7.8 L engine. The rated power output is 118.78 hp 88.6 kW. Transmission: Hydraul-Shift. Operating weight: 14540 lbs 6595 kg.
Engine Power
118.78 hp
88.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
27.5 gal
104.1 L
Transmission
Hydraul-Shift
Operating Weight
14540 lbs
6595 kg
Oliver 2050 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1968 - 1969
50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1968 - 1969 | |
50 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 383 |
Original price was $12,000 in 1969 | |
Oliver 2050 Engine | |
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Oliver-Hercules 7.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 27.5 gal
104.1 L |
78 gal*Capacity of optional fender-mounted fuel tanks.
295.2 L | |
Engine details ... | |
Oliver 2050 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 118 hp
88.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 96.36 hp
71.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 118.78 hp
88.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Power steering | |
Independent disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2050 psi
141.3 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 9 gpm
34.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6000 lbs
2721 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
540/1000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 97.7 inches
248 cm |
Weight | 14540 lbs
6595 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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2050/2150 - Big whisper-quiet diesels published in 1968, by Oliver |
Engine
Engine Detail — 478 ci / 7.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Oliver-Hercules |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 478 ci
7.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.5625x4.875 inches
116 x 124 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 18.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 19 qts
18.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 28 qts
26.5 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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6-speed unsynchronized gear | |
18-speed partial powershift |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 330mm cerametallic disc |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Hydraul-Shift
Transmission | Hydraul-Shift |
Type | partial powershift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | 330mm cerametallic disc |
Oliver Hydraul-Shift provides a clutchless, on-the-move shift to an over- and under-drive for each of six forward gears. | |
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Dimensions
Oliver 2050 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
23.1-34 | |
24.5-32 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 97.7 inches
248 cm |
Length | 162.3 inches
412 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 85.5 inches
217 cm |
Operating weight | 14540 lbs
6595 kg |
Ballasted weight | 18890 lbs
8568 kg |
Ground clearance | 18.9 inches
48 cm |
2WD Front tread | 60 to 80 inches
152 to 203 cm |
4WD Front tread | 66/70.75/80 inches
167/179/203 cm |
2WD Rear tread | 61 to 91 inches
154 to 231 cm |
4WD Rear tread | 61.5 to 111.5 inches
156 to 283 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 987 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 2WD
September 23 - October 7, 1968
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 987 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 118.78 hp
88.6 kW |
Fuel use | 7.5 gal/hour
28.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 96.36 hp
71.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour |
Gear 4-under used for power test. | |
Max pull | 13,222 lbs
5997 kg |
Gear 1-over used for pull test. | |
Photos
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