Oliver Super 99
The Oliver Super 99 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 302 ci 4.9 L engine. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 7600 to 8200 pounds.
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
6 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
7600 to 8200 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1954 - 1958
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $5,000 in 1958 | |
Oliver Super 99 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Oliver Super 99 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 54 hp
40.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 65 hp
48.5 kW |
80 hp (GM)
59.7 kW | |
Plows | 4-5 (Oliver) |
5-6 (GM) | |
Drawbar (tested) | 64.06 hp
47.8 kW |
Belt (tested) | 78.74 hp
58.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Weight | 7600 to 8200 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
Rear tire | 18-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 12.25 inches
31 cm |
Width | 9 inches
22 cm |
RPM | 1000 |
Speed | 3210 ft/min
978.41 meters/min |
References | |
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5-6 Plow Super 99 GM Diesel published in 1955, by Oliver | |
Super 99 GM Diesel Tractor published in 1957, by Oliver |
Engine
Engine options | |
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General Motors 3.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Waukesha-Oliver 4.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Waukesha-Oliver 4.9L 6-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 213 ci / 3.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | General Motors 3-71 |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
blower diesel | |
Displacement | 213 ci
3.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches
108 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 1675 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oliver Super 99 Engine | |
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Engine Detail — 302 ci / 4.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Waukesha-Oliver |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 302 ci
4.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x4.00 inches
102 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 1675 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Detail — 302 ci / 4.9 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Waukesha-Oliver |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 302 ci
4.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x4.00 inches
102 x 102 mm |
Rated RPM | 1675 |
Transmission
Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
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Dimensions
Oliver Super 99 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-18 |
Ag rear | 18-26 |
Ag rear | 15-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 80 inches
203 cm |
Front tread | 59.75 inches
151 cm |
Rear tread | 62 inches
157 cm |
Oliver Super 99 Weight | |
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Operating | 7600 lbs
3447 kg |
8200 lbs (GM diesel)
3719 kg | |
Ballasted | 15000 lbs
6804 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 556: GM diesel 6-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 557: diesel 6-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 556 | |
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GM diesel 6-speed 2WD
August 22 - 27, 1955
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 556 file | |
Belt power (max) | 78.74 hp
58.7 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.9 gal/hour
22.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 64.06 hp
47.8 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 10075 lbs
4570 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 557 | |
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Diesel 6-speed 2WD
August 29 - September 3, 1955
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 557 file | |
Belt power (max) | 62.39 hp
46.5 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 4.4 gal/hour
16.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 56.27 hp
42.0 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 9212 lbs
4178 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Oliver Super 99.
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 99 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver Super 99.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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