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Oliver 70

The Oliver 70 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 201.3 ci 3.3 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3000 to 4400 pounds.

Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
6 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4400 lbs 1995 kg

Overview

Oliver 70 tractor photo
1935 - 1948 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Oliver
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA
Variants
70 Row-Crop
tricycle chassis
70 Standard
standard chassis
70 Orchard
low-profile
Oliver 70 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
22.7 hp 16.9 kW
PTO (claimed)
30.37 hp 22.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)
28.63 hp 21.3 kW
Belt (tested)
31.52 hp 23.5 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives
bull gear
Manual steering
Mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
90.5 inches 229 cm
Weight
3000 to 4400 pounds
Front tire
5.50-16
Rear tire
11-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
12.75 inches 32 cm
Width
6.5 inches 16 cm
RPM
774
References
70 references literature
Out of tomorrow: the row-crop 70 published in 1935, by Oliver
70 Row Crop published in 1937, by Oliver
The Sturdy 70 Row Crop published in 1941, by Oliver

Engine

Engine options
Oliver 3.3L 6-cyl gasoline
Oliver 3.3L 6-cyl distillate

Engine Detail — 201.3 ci / 3.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Oliver
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
201.3 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke
3.125x4.375 inches 79 x 111 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Rated RPM
1500
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity
5 qts 4.7 L
Coolant capacity
4.5 qts 4.3 L
Intake valve clearance
0.012 inches 0.305 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.012 inches 0.305 mm

Engine Detail — 201.3 ci / 3.3 L

Manufacturer
Oliver
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
distillate
Displacement
201.3 ci 3.3 L
Bore/Stroke
3.125x4.375 inches 79 x 111 mm
Rated RPM
1500

Transmission

Transmission options
4-speed gear
6-speed gear

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
229mm dry disc
Oil capacity
26 qts 24.6 L
70 gear speeds

Transmission — 6 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverse
The six-speed transmission was introduced on the "streamlined" model 70 in 1937. The top two gears were locked out if the tractor was equipped with steel wheels.
70 gear speeds

Dimensions

Oliver 70 Tires
Ag front
5.50-16
Ag rear
11-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
90.5 inches 229 cm
Length
141.5 inches 359 cm
Width
80.5 inches 204 cm
Height (steering wheel)
70 inches 177 cm
Height (hood)
58 inches 147 cm
Shipping weight
3000 lbs 1360 kg
Operating weight
4400 lbs 1995 kg
Rear tread
60 to 72 inches 152 to 182 cm
Rear tread
60 to 80 inches 152 to 203 cm OptOptional
Rear tread
72 to 90 inches 182 to 228 cm OptOptional

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 252: gasoline 4-speed 2WD
NTTL 267: distillate 4-speed 2WD
NTTL 351: gasoline 6-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 252
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD April 13 - 24, 1936 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 252 file
Belt power (max)
28.40 hp 21.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
21.93 hp 16.4 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
3,120 lbs 1415 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 267
Distillate 4-speed 2WD April 20 - 31, 1936 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 267 file
Belt power (max)
27.15 hp 20.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
20.48 hp 15.3 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
2,523 lbs 1144 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 351
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD August 23 - 29, 1940 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 351 file
Belt power (max)
31.52 hp 23.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
28.63 hp 21.3 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
4170 lbs 1891 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Oliver 70 on steel wheels.

Oliver 70 on steel wheels.

Oliver 70 on tires.

Oliver 70 on tires.

Oliver 70 on tires.

Oliver 70 on tires.

Oliver 70 operator station and controls.

Oliver 70 operator station and controls.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Oliver 70.

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 70 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver 70.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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