Oliver 80
The Oliver 80 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 298 ci 4.9 L engine. The rated power output is 38.78 hp 28.9 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4,800 lbs 2177 kg.
Engine Power
38.78 hp
28.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4,800 lbs
2177 kg
Oliver 80 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1937 - 1948
Row-Crop tractor |
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1937 - 1948 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
Variants | |
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Row-crop 80 | tricycle-front |
Standard 80 | fixed-tread |
Oliver 80 Power | |
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Plows | 3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 29.92 hp
22.3 kW |
Belt (tested) | 38.78 hp
28.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 4,800 lbs
2177 kg |
Rear tire | 11.25-40 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Waukesha-Oliver 5.5L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Waukesha-Oliver 4.9L 4-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 334 ci / 5.5 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Waukesha-Oliver |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 334 ci
5.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.25 inches
114 x 133 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 1200 |
Starter type | hand-crank |
Engine Detail — 298 ci / 4.9 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Waukesha-Oliver |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 298 ci
4.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.25 inches
108 x 133 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 1200 |
Starter type | hand-crank |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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3-speed gear | |
4-speed gear |
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
The four-speed transmission was added to the Row-Crop 80 in 1939. | |
Dimensions
Oliver 80 Tires | |
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Ag rear | 11.25-40 |
11.25-42 | |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 4,800 lbs
2177 kg |
Front tread | 5.5 to inches
13 to 0 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 72 inches
152 to 182 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 300 | |
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Kerosene 3-speed 2WD
May 16 - 26, 1938
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 300 file | |
Belt power (max) | 38.78 hp
28.9 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 29.92 hp
22.3 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,785 lbs
1716 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
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