Oliver OC-15
The Oliver OC-15 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 529 ci 8.7 L engine. The rated power output is 110 hp 82.0 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 16835 to 17335 pounds.
Engine Power
110 hp
82.0 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
46 gal
174.1 L
Transmission
4 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
17335 lbs
7863 kg
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Overview
 | 1956 - 1961
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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1956 - 1961 | |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Cleveland, Ohio, USA | |
Total built | 585 |
Variants | |
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OC-15 | crawler |
OC-156 | track-loader |
Oliver OC-15 Engine | |
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Hercules 8.7L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 46 gal
174.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Oliver OC-15 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Oliver OC-15 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 110 hp
82.0 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 71 hp
52.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 89 hp
66.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 91.07 hp
67.9 kW |
Belt (tested) | 101.97 hp
76.0 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Mechanical contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 16835 to 17335 pounds |
16-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
References | |
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The Powerful Oliver OC-15 published in 1958 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 529 ci / 8.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Hercules DRXC |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 529 ci
8.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.25 inches
117 x 133 mm |
Power (net) | 110 hp
82.0 kW |
Compression | 15:1 |
Rated RPM | 1500 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 24 |
Coolant capacity | 42 qts
39.7 L |
Oliver OC-15 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 355.6mm mechanical dry disc |
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Dimensions
Oliver OC-15 Tracks | |
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Width | 16 inches
40 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 128 inches
325 cm |
Width | 95 inches
241 cm |
Height (hood) | 70.75 inches
179 cm |
Shipping weight | 16835 lbs
7636 kg |
Operating weight | 17335 lbs
7863 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 633 | |
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Diesel 4-speed crawler
November 4 - 9, 1957
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 633 file | |
Belt power (max) | 101.97 hp
76.0 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 7.5 gal/hour
28.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 91.07 hp
67.9 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 17218 lbs
7810 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Oliver OC-15
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