Oliver 2150
The Oliver 2150 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 478 ci 7.8 L engine. The listed engine power is 131.48 hp 98.0 kW. Transmission: Hydraul-Shift. Operating weight: 12,990 lbs 5892 kg.
Engine Power
131.48 hp
98.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
27.5 gal
104.1 L
Transmission
Hydraul-Shift
Operating Weight
12,990 lbs
5892 kg
Overview
 | 1968 - 1969
50 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
50 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 | $13,800 (1969) |
Oliver 2150 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 2150 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 131 hp
97.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 109.51 hp
81.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 131.48 hp
98.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Power steering | |
Independent dry 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 | 12,990 lbs
5892 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Turbocharged Tractors 2150 and 1950-T published in 1968, by Oliver | |
2050/2150 - Big whisper-quiet diesels published in 1968, by Oliver |
Engine
Engine Detail — 478 ci / 7.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Oliver-Hercules |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 478 ci
7.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.5625x4.875 inches
116 x 124 mm |
Air cleaner | dual dry type |
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 | 355.6mm 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 | 355.6mm 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 2150 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 | 12,990 lbs
5892 kg |
Ballasted weight | 21,125 lbs
9582 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 986 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 2WD
September 27 - October 7, 1968
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 986 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 131.48 hp
98.0 kW |
Fuel use | 8.6 gal/hour
32.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 109.51 hp
81.7 kW |
Gear 4-under used for power test. | |
Max pull | 16,509 lbs
7488 kg |
Gear 1-Over used for pull test. | |
Photos
Oliver 2150
Oliver 2150
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Oliver 2150 based on its 131.48 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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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 2150.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4 hrs
Approximately 4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (27.5 gal / 104.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.8 gal/hr (25.9 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 2150 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver 2150.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)131.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)98 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)133.3 PS
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