Oliver 88 Row-Crop

The Oliver 88 Row-Crop is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 230.9 ci 3.8 L engine. The rated power output is 43.53 hp 32.5 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5000 lbs 2268 kg.

Overview

	1947 - 1954 Row-Crop tractor
1947 - 1954
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Oliver
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA
Original price was $3,000 in 1954
The Oliver 88 was restyled in 1948 from the Streamline to the Fleetline series (S/N 121301).

Variants
88	row-crop
88 Standard	fixed-tread

Oliver 88 Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Oliver 88 Power
Plows	3
Drawbar (tested)	38.47 hp 28.7 kW
Belt (tested)	43.53 hp 32.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	93.75 inches 238 cm
Weight	5000 lbs 2268 kg
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	11-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
Diesel Tractors - 66, 77, 88 published in 1952, by Oliver
77 and 88 Diesel Tractors published in 1950, by Oliver
88 Row Crop and Standard Tractors published in 1952, by Oliver

Engine

Engine options
Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline
Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 231 ci / 3.8 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	Waukesha-Oliver
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	231 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke	3.50x4.00 inches 89 x 102 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	6.75:1
Rated RPM	1600
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Coolant capacity	18 qts 17.0 L

Engine Detail — 230.9 ci / 3.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Waukesha-Oliver
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement	230.9 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke	3.50x4.00 inches 89 x 102 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	15.0:1
Rated RPM	1600
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

Oliver 88 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	11-38
	12-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	93.75 inches 238 cm
Length	141.875 inches 360 cm
Width	68 inches 172 cm
Height	69 inches 175 cm
Operating weight	5000 lbs 2268 kg
Ballasted weight	8484 lbs 3848 kg
Front tread	8.5/12.1 inches 21/30 cm
Rear tread	47 to 91 inches 119 to 231 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 388: gasoline 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 450: diesel 6-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 388
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD October 20 - 31, 1947 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 388 file
Belt power (max)	41.99 hp 31.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	36.97 hp 27.6 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	5,173 lbs 2346 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 450
Diesel 6-speed 2WD September 25 - October 9, 1950 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 450 file
Belt power (max)	43.53 hp 32.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	38.47 hp 28.7 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	5,869 lbs 2662 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Oliver 88 with tricycle front.

Oliver 88 with tricycle front.

Row-crop Oliver 88 with wide front and Oliver 88 standard.

Oliver 88 operator station and controls.

Oliver 88 Row-Crop

Oliver 88 Row-Crop