Oliver Super 99

The Oliver Super 99 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 302 ci 4.9 L engine. The rated power output is 62.39 hp 46.5 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 7600 to 8200 pounds.

Overview

	1954 - 1958 Standard-tread tractor
1954 - 1958
Standard-tread tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Oliver
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA
Original price was $5,000 in 1958

Oliver Super 99 Transmission
6-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Oliver Super 99 Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	live
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
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
Diameter	12.25 inches 31 cm
Width	9 inches 22 cm
RPM	1000
Speed	3210 ft/min 978.41 meters/min

References
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
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

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

Dimensions

Oliver Super 99 Tires
Ag front	7.50-18
Ag rear	18-26
Ag rear	15-34

Dimensions
Wheelbase	80 inches 203 cm
Front tread	59.75 inches 151 cm
Rear tread	62 inches 157 cm

Oliver Super 99 Weight
Operating	7600 lbs 3447 kg
	8200 lbs (GM diesel) 3719 kg
Ballasted	15000 lbs 6804 kg

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 556: GM diesel 6-speed 2WD
NTTL 557: diesel 6-speed 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 556
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
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

Oliver Super 99 GM, right side.

Oliver Super 99 GM, left side.