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Oliver Super 55

The Oliver Super 55 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 144 ci 2.4 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 3,400 lbs 1542 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
3,400 lbs 1542 kg

Overview

Oliver Super 55 tractor photo
1954 - 1958 Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Oliver
Utility tractor
Original price was $2,750 in 1958
Oliver Super 55 Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Oliver Super 55 Power
Drawbar (claimed)
23.3 hp 17.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
32.65 hp 24.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)
29.60 hp 22.1 kW
Belt (tested)
34.39 hp 25.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
live
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
73 inches 185 cm
Weight
3,400 lbs 1542 kg
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
Super 55 references literature
2-3 Plow Super 55 Tractor published in 1955, by Oliver

Engine

Engine options
Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 144 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Oliver
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
144 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke
3.50x3.75 inches 89 x 95 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
7:1
Rated RPM
2000
Starter volts
6
Coolant capacity
14 qts 13.2 L
Oliver Super 55 Engine
Oliver Super 55 engine image

Engine Detail — 144 ci / 2.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Oliver
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
144 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke
3.50x3.75 inches 89 x 95 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
15.75:1
Rated RPM
2000
Starter volts
12
Oliver Super 55 Engine
Oliver Super 55 engine image

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
dry plate
Super 55 unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

Oliver Super 55 Tires
Ag front
6.00-16
Ag rear
11-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase
73 inches 185 cm
Length
120 inches 304 cm
Height
71 inches 180 cm
Operating weight
3,400 lbs 1542 kg
Ballasted weight
5,500 lbs 2494 kg
Front tread
48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm
Rear tread
48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 524: gasoline 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 526: diesel 6-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 524
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD September 27, 1952 - October 12, 1954 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 524 file
Belt power (max)
34.39 hp 25.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
29.60 hp 22.1 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
3,539 lbs 1605 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 526
Diesel 6-speed 2WD September 27 - October 14, 1954 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 526 file
Belt power (max)
33.71 hp 25.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
27.45 hp 20.5 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
3,641 lbs 1651 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Oliver Super 55

Oliver Super 55

Oliver Super 55

Oliver Super 55

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Oliver Super 55.

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 Super 55 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver Super 55.

Converted Equivalents:

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

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