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
![]() | 1957 - 1965
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
Built in Cleveland, Ohio, USA | |
Variants | |
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OC-4 | crawler |
OC-46 | loader-crawler |
Alfta | flex-track |
Oliver OC-4 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Oliver OC-4 Power | |
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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 | |
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Drive | crawler |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Weight | 4720 to 5000 pounds |
10-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
References | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Dimensions
Oliver OC-4 Tracks | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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NTTL 655: diesel 4-speed crawler | |
NTTL 656: gasoline 4-speed crawler |
Nebraska Tractor Test 655 | |
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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 | |
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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
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
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Oliver OC-4 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 30.45 hp / 22.7 kW; Gasoline (listed): 30.20 hp / 22.5 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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