Oliver OC-4

The Oliver OC-4 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 130 ci 2.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 30.45 hp / 22.7 kW; Gasoline (listed): 30.20 hp / 22.5 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 4720 to 5000 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 30.45 hp / 22.7 kW; Gasoline (listed): 30.20 hp / 22.5 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4720 to 5000 pounds

Overview

Oliver OC-4 tractor photo
1957 - 1965 Agricultural Crawler tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Oliver
Agricultural Crawler tractor
Built in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Variants
OC-4
crawler
OC-46
loader-crawler
Alfta
flex-track
Oliver OC-4 Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Oliver OC-4 Power
Engine
30.45 hp 22.7 kW
Gas Drawbar (claimed)
24.05 hp 17.9 kW
Diesel Drawbar (claimed)
24.75 hp 18.5 kW
Gas Belt (claimed)
26.47 hp 19.7 kW
Diesel Belt (claimed)
27.31 hp 20.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)
24.15 hp 18.0 kW
Belt (tested)
26.08 hp 19.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
crawler
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tracks
Weight
4720 to 5000 pounds
10-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...
References
OC-4 references literature
Model OC-4 42" Crawler Tractor published in 1963, by Oliver
OC-4 Crawler - OC-46 Loader Series B published in 1963, by Oliver

Engine

Engine options
Hercules 2.1L 3-cyl diesel
Herclues 2.1L 3-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 130 ci / 2.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Hercules DD130
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
130 ci 2.1 L
Bore/Stroke
3.50x4.50 inches 89 x 114 mm
Power
30.45 hp 22.7 kW
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
14.5:1
Rated RPM
1700
Torque
96 lb-ft 130.2 Nm
Torque RPM
1200
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
5.75 qts 5.4 L
Coolant capacity
12 qts 11.4 L

Engine Detail — 130 ci / 2.1 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Herclues GTO130
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
130 ci 2.1 L
Bore/Stroke
3.50x4.50 inches 89 x 114 mm
Power
30.20 hp 22.5 kW
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
6.5:1
Rated RPM
1700
Torque
97 lb-ft 131.5 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Starter volts
6
Oil capacity
5.75 qts 5.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
dry disc
OC-4  gear speeds

Dimensions

Oliver OC-4 Tracks
Width
10 inches 25 cm
Length on ground
56.125 inches 142 cm
Area on ground
1122 in² 0.7 m²
Width
12 inches 30 cm
Length on ground
56.125 inches 142 cm
Area on ground
1347 in² 0.9 m²
Dimensions
Length
111 inches*Length with dozer blade 281 cm
Width
60 inches 152 cm
Gauge
46 inches 116 cm
Gauge
31 inches 78 cm
Gauge
60 inches 152 cm
Gauge
68 inches 172 cm
Oliver OC-4 Weight
Gas Shipping
4720 lbs 2140 kg
Diesel Shipping
4750 lbs 2154 kg
Gas Operating
4970 lbs 2254 kg
Diesel Operating
5000 lbs 2268 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 655: diesel 4-speed crawler
NTTL 656: gasoline 4-speed crawler
Nebraska Tractor Test 655
Diesel 4-speed crawler June 5 - 16, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 655 file
Belt power (max)
26.08 hp 19.4 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
24.15 hp 18.0 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
5124 lbs 2324 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 656
Gasoline 4-speed crawler June 5 - 16, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 656 file
Belt power (max)
25.34 hp 18.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
23.14 hp 17.3 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
4986 lbs 2261 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Oliver OC-4

Oliver OC-4

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Oliver OC-4.

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 OC-4 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver OC-4.

Converted Equivalents:

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

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