Oliver 66 Row-Crop

The Oliver 66 Row-Crop is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 129.3 ci 2.1 L engine. The rated power output is 25.03 hp 18.7 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 3193 to 3795 pounds.

Overview

	1949 - 1954 Fleetline SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1949 - 1954
Fleetline Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Oliver
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA
Original price	$2,000 (1954)

Variants
66R	row-crop
66S	standard

Oliver 66 Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

Oliver 66 Power
Plows	2 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)	22.50 hp 16.8 kW
Belt (tested)	25.03 hp 18.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Contracting band brakes
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Type	Oliver Hydra-Lift

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	86.75 inches 220 cm
Weight	3193 to 3795 pounds
Front tire	5.00-15
Rear tire	8-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	11.875 inches 30 cm
Width	7.25 inches 18 cm
RPM	987
Speed	3,065 ft/min 934.21 meters/min

References
Diesel Tractors - 66, 77, 88 published in 1952, by Oliver

Engine

Engine options
Oliver-Waukesha 2.1L 4-cyl gasoline
Oliver-Waukesha 2.1L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 129 ci / 2.1 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Oliver-Waukesha
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	129 ci 2.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.3125x3.75 inches 84 x 95 mm
Fuel system	Marvel-Schebler carburetor
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	6.75:1
Rated RPM	1600
Coolant capacity	14 qts 13.2 L

Engine Detail — 129.3 ci / 2.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Oliver-Waukesha
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	129.3 ci 2.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.3125x3.75 inches 84 x 95 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	15.5:1
Rated RPM	1600

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

Oliver 66 Tires
Ag front	5.00-15
Ag rear	8-38
	9-38
	10-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	86.75 inches 220 cm
Length	134.8 inches 342 cm
Height	85.25 inches 216 cm
Ground clearance	24.4 inches 61 cm
Front tread	6.6/11.7 inches 16/29 cm (tricycle)
Front tread	50.75 to 87.75 inches 128 to 222 cm (wide-front)
Rear tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm

Oliver 66 Weight
Operating	3,193 lbs (gas) 1448 kg
	3,795 lbs (diesel) 1721 kg
Ballasted	5,563 lbs 2523 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 412: gasoline 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 467: diesel 6-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 412
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD June 6 - 24, 1949 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 412 file
Belt power (max)	24.91 hp 18.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	2.1 gal/hour 7.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	21.03 hp 15.7 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	3,207 lbs 1454 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 467
Diesel 6-speed 2WD October 12 - 18, 1951 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 467 file
Belt power (max)	25.03 hp 18.7 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	1.8 gal/hour 6.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	22.50 hp 16.8 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	3,571 lbs 1619 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

1950 Oliver 66 Row-Crop

1951 Oliver 66 Row-Crop