Oliver 500
The Oliver 500 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 154 ci 2.5 L engine. The rated power output is 35 hp 26.1 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 4094 to 4179 pounds.
Engine Power
35 hp
26.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
4094 to 4179 pounds
Oliver 500 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1961 - 1963
Utility tractorDavid Brown built |
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1961 - 1963 | |
Utility tractor | |
David Brown built | |
1961 - 1963 | |
|---|---|
Utility tractor | |
David Brown built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Oliver |
Manufacturer | David Brown |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
Total built | 1,648 |
Original price was $2,670 in 1963 | |
Variants | |
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850 | similar David Brown model |
Oliver 500 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Oliver 500 Power | |
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Engine | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
Plows | 2-3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 30.93 hp
23.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 33.56 hp
25.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | manual |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.25 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 4094 to 4179 pounds |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4/11-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 2 (diesel) |
1 (gas) | |
Battery volts | 6 (diesel) |
12 (gas) | |
References | |
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Diesel Tractors: 2-3 Plow 500 - New 3-4 Plow 600 published in 1963, by Oliver |
Engine
| 1961 - 1963
Utility tractorDavid Brown built |
|---|---|
1961 - 1963 | |
Utility tractor | |
David Brown built | |
1961 - 1963 | |
|---|---|
Utility tractor | |
David Brown built |
Engine options | |
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David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 154 ci / 2.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | David Brown |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 154 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x4.00 inches
89 x 102 mm |
Power | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Idle RPM | 700-2000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 qts
4.3 L |
Coolant capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Engine Detail — 154 ci / 2.5 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | David Brown |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 154 ci
2.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x4.00 inches
89 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.25:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Transmission
| 1961 - 1963
Utility tractorDavid Brown built |
|---|---|
1961 - 1963 | |
Utility tractor | |
David Brown built | |
1961 - 1963 | |
|---|---|
Utility tractor | |
David Brown built |
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 17 qts
16.1 L |
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Dimensions
| 1961 - 1963
Utility tractorDavid Brown built |
|---|---|
1961 - 1963 | |
Utility tractor | |
David Brown built | |
1961 - 1963 | |
|---|---|
Utility tractor | |
David Brown built |
Oliver 500 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4/11-28 |
Ag rear | 13.6/12-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.25 inches
191 cm |
Length | 113.6 inches
288 cm |
Width | 62.75 inches
159 cm |
Height (hood) | 51.75 inches
131 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 18.5 inches
46 cm |
Front tread | 52 to 76 inches
132 to 193 cm |
Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches
132 to 193 cm |
Oliver 500 Weight | |
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Gas Operating | 4094 lbs
1857 kg |
Diesel Operating | 4179 lbs
1895 kg |
Ballasted | 5874 lbs
2664 kg |
Tests
| 1961 - 1963
Utility tractorDavid Brown built |
|---|---|
1961 - 1963 | |
Utility tractor | |
David Brown built | |
1961 - 1963 | |
|---|---|
Utility tractor | |
David Brown built |
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 734: diesel 6-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 735: gasoline 6-speed 4x2 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 734 | |
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Diesel 6-speed 2WD
March 12 - 26, 1960
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 734 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 33.56 hp
25.0 kW |
Fuel use | 2.2 gal/hour
8.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 28.24 hp
21.1 kW |
Fuel use | 1.7 gal/hour
6.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 30.93 hp
23.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.3 gal/hour
8.7 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,242 lbs
1924 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 735 | |
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Gasoline 6-speed 4x2 2WD
March 14 - April 2, 1960
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 735 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 32.00 hp
23.9 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 28.52 hp
21.3 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 27.64 hp
20.6 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,275 lbs
1939 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
1961 Oliver 500 with gasoline engine
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Oliver 500.
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