Oliver 2055
The Oliver 2055 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 110.76 hp 82.6 kW. Transmission: Ampli-Torc. Operating weight: 10700 to 11250 pounds.
Engine Power
110.76 hp
82.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
Ampli-Torc
Operating Weight
10700 to 11250 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1971
55 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
55 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Note: the Oliver model 2055 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G1050. The following data is from the G1050 listing. |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | |
Original price was $11,800 in 1971 | |
Oliver 2055 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 102 hp
76.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 110 hp
82.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 100.99 hp
75.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 110.78 hp
82.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional with heat and A/C |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
closed center OptOptional | |
Valves | 2 or 3 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
540/1000 (1.375) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Row-crop Wheelbase | 104.5 inches
265 cm |
Standard Wheelbase | 103.75 inches
263 cm |
Weight | 10700 to 11250 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
LP-gas Batteries | 1 |
Diesel Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Note: the Oliver model 2055 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G1050. The following data is from the G1050 listing. |
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Engine options | |
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Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl LP gas |
Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 504 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches
117 x 127 mm |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 13 qts
12.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 33 qts
31.2 L |
Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L LP Gas
Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline |
Fuel Type | LP gas |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 504 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches
117 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 8.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 13 qts
12.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 30 qts
28.4 L |
Transmission
Note: the Oliver model 2055 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G1050. The following data is from the G1050 listing. |
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Transmission options | |
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10-speed two-speed power shift | |
15-speed three-speed power shift |
Transmission — Minneapolis-Moline Ampli-Torc
Transmission | Minneapolis-Moline Ampli-Torc |
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 88 qts
83.3 L |
With 18.4-34 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Ampli-Torc
Transmission | Ampli-Torc |
Type | three-speed power shift |
Gears | 15 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 88 qts
83.3 L |
Five-speed transmission with three-speed power shift. | |
With 18.4-34 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Note: the Oliver model 2055 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G1050. The following data is from the G1050 listing. |
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Oliver 2055 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Row-crop Wheelbase | 104.5 inches
265 cm |
Standard Wheelbase | 103.75 inches
263 cm |
Length | 171 inches
434 cm |
Width | 94.3 inches
239 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 78 inches
198 cm |
Height (hood) | 72 inches
182 cm |
Row-crop Clearance (front axle) | 22.5 inches
57 cm |
Standard Clearance (front axle) | 15.5 inches
39 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 25 inches
63 cm |
Row-crop Front tread | 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm |
Standard Front tread | 54 inches
137 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 90 inches
152 to 228 cm |
Oliver 2055 Weight | |
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Diesel row-crop | 11200 lbs
5080 kg |
LP-gas row-crop | 11250 lbs
5103 kg |
Diesel standard | 10700 lbs
4853 kg |
LP-gas standard | 10750 lbs
4876 kg |
Tests
Note: the Oliver model 2055 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G1050. The following data is from the G1050 listing. |
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Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 953: diesel 10-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 954: LP gas 10-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 953 | |
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Diesel 10-speed 2WD
November 4 - 15, 1966
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 953 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 110.78 hp
82.6 kW |
Fuel use | 8.1 gal/hour
30.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 100.99 hp
75.3 kW |
Fuel use | 8.3 gal/hour
31.4 l/hour |
Gear 2DD used for power test. | |
Max pull | 14,218 lbs
6449 kg |
Gear 2DD used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 954 | |
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LP gas 10-speed 2WD
November 4 - 15, 1966
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 954 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 110.76 hp
82.6 kW |
Fuel use | 11.4 gal/hour
43.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 97.37 hp
72.6 kW |
Fuel use | 11.5 gal/hour
43.5 l/hour |
Gear 2DD used for power test. | |
Max pull | 14,006 lbs
6353 kg |
Gear 1AT used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Oliver 2055 based on its 110.76 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 2055.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 2 hrs
Approximately 2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (11.5 gal / 43.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.8 gal/hr (21.8 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 2055 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver 2055.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)110.8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)82.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)112.3 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Oliver 2055 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Oliver 2055
Engine Power:110.76 hp
82.6 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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Engine Power:100
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