Oliver 1550 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
Oliver 1550 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1965 – 1969.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Oliver 1550 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Oliver 1550 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
| Original price was $6,000 in 1969 | |
| Engine: | 45.7 hp 34.1 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 53.50 hp 39.9 kW |
Oliver 1550 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | power assist |
| Disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. Oliver Continental cab optional. | |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Control | lower-link draft sensing |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
| 1000 | |
| 540/1000 |
Oliver 1550 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Oliver | |
| diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 232 ci 3.8 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.625×3.75 inches 92 x 95 mm |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts 4.7 L |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts 18.9 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Transmission | Hydra-Power |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | 279.4mm dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 32 qts 30.3 L |
| The Hydra-Power transmission provides a two-speed power shift between direct-drive and the lower Hydra-Power range. | |
Oliver 1550 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 99 inches 251 cm |
| Length | 154.6 inches 392 cm |
| Width | 81.5 inches 207 cm |
| Height (exhaust) | 97.625 inches 247 cm |
| Operating weight | 7000 lbs 3175 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 8730 lbs 3959 kg |
| Rear tread | 55 to 90.9 inches 139 to 230 cm |
Oliver 1550 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 943 | |
| Diesel Hydra-Power 2WD June 8 – 15, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 943 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 53.50 hp 39.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 45.7 hp 34.1 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour |
| Gear 4-Hydra used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,636 lbs 3010 kg |
| Gear 2-Hydra used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 944 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 944 | |
| Gasoline Hydra-Power 2WD June 8 – 16, 1966 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 944 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 53.3 hp 39.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 45.4 hp 33.9 kW |
| Fuel use | 4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour |
| Gear 4-Hydra used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,799 lbs 3084 kg |
| Gear 2-Hydra used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Oliver 1550 a good tractor?
The Oliver 1550 is one of the great tractors in the Oliver stable, and it has earned Oliver a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Oliver 1550 take?
Check out the Oliver 1550 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Oliver made the ?
The Oliver 1550 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1965 – 1969
How much horsepower is a Oliver 1550?
The engine tested at 45.7 hp
34.1 kW drawbar and 53.50 hp
39.9 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Oliver 1550 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Oliver 1550 weight ranges from 7000 lbs
3175 kg .
How much can a Oliver 1550 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Oliver 1550 tractors starts at 6,636 lbs
3010 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.