oliver 550
![]() | 1958 - 1975
Utility tractor | 1958 - 1975 | Utility tractor |
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1958 - 1975 | |||
Utility tractor |
1958 - 1975 | |
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Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 20,368 (Oliver) |
| 3,915 (Cockshutt) |
Original price was $4,400 in 1975 | |
During the first year of production the Oliver 550 had the same 2.4L engine as the Super 55. |
Oliver 550 Engines | |
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Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Oliver 550 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Oliver 550 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 35.3 hp
26.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 41.39 hp
30.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 35.36 hp
26.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 41.39 hp
30.9 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Differential mechanical dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Oliver 550 photos... ![]() |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
Pump flow | 5.25 gpm
19.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 72.9 inches
185 cm |
Weight | 3070 to 3730 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
550 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate located on the left side of the Oliver 550, above the foot rest. |
550 Serial Numbers | |
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1958 | 60501 |
1959 | 72632 |
1960 | 84416 |
1961 | 111868 |
1962 | 117541 |
1963 | 127365 |
1964 | 140620 |
1965 | 162265 |
1966 | 171923 |
1967 | 186165 |
1968 | 206095 |
1969 | 213340 |
1970 | 222833 |
1971 | 226965 |
1972 | 232918 |
1973 | 238237 |
1974 | 248375 |
1975 | 259255 |
Final | 259491 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Batteries | 2 (diesel) |
| 1 (gas) |
Battery volts | 6 (diesel) |
| 12 (gas) |
References | |
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3-Plow Power 550 Tractor published in 1962, by Oliver |
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