Oliver Super 88
The Oliver Super 88 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 265 ci 4.3 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5400 lbs 2449 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal
75.7 L
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
5400 lbs
2449 kg
Overview
![]() | 1954 - 1958
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $4,000 in 1958 | |
Oliver Super 88 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Oliver Super 88 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 47.08 hp
35.1 kW |
Belt (tested) | 55.77 hp
41.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 2.9 gal
11.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 2.9 gal
11.0 L |
Pump flow | 13 gpm
49.2 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 93.75 inches
238 cm |
Weight | 5400 lbs
2449 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline | |
Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 265 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Waukesha-Oliver |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 265 ci
4.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.00 inches
95 x 102 mm |
Compression | 7.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 1750 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Engine Detail — 265 ci / 4.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Waukesha-Oliver |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 265 ci
4.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.00 inches
95 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
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 | mechanical dry disc |
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Dimensions
Oliver Super 88 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 93.75 inches
238 cm |
Length | 144 inches
365 cm |
Height | 75 inches
190 cm |
Operating weight | 5400 lbs
2449 kg |
Ballasted weight | 9343 lbs
4237 kg |
Front tread | 8.125/10.375/12.375 inches
20/26/31 cm (tricycle) |
Rear tread | 60 to 92.5 inches
152 to 234 cm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 525: gasoline 6-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 527: diesel 6-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 525 | |
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Gasoline 6-speed 2WD
September 27 - October 16, 1954
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 525 file | |
Belt power (max) | 55.77 hp
41.6 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 4.5 gal/hour
17.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 47.08 hp
35.1 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,354 lbs
2882 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 527 | |
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Diesel 6-speed 2WD
October 4 - 13, 1954
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 527 file | |
Belt power (max) | 54.88 hp
40.9 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 37.72 hp
28.1 kW |
Max pull | 6,287 lbs
2851 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Oliver Super 88.
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 88 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver Super 88.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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