Oliver 1900 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
Oliver 1900 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1960 – 1964.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Oliver 1900 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 1900 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
| Original price was $9,000 in 1964 | |
| The Oliver 1900 came in three versions, later known as the Series A, B, and C. The 1900 Series B appeared in 1962 with an improved engine, providing a boost of about 10 horsepower. Four-wheel drive also became available with the Series B. In 1964 the Series C brought improvements to steering and the operator station. | |
| Engine: | 88.27 hp 65.8 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 100.62 hp 75.0 kW |
Oliver 1900 Mechanical
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| power (late) | |
| Differential dry disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 31.5 gal 119.2 L |
| Hydraulic system | 5 gal 18.9 L |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 5 gal 18.9 L |
| Pump flow | 13 gpm 49.2 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
| 1000 | |
| Engine RPM | 1000@2000 |
Title serial numbers
| Location: | Serial plate on instrument panel. |
| 1960 | 90-532 (A) |
| 1961 | 111-028 (A) |
| 1962 | 118-356 (A) |
| 1962 | 124-396 (B) |
| 1963 | 128-422 (B) |
| 1963 | 138-440 (C) |
| 1964 | 141-168 (C) |
| Final | 148-651 (C) |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my Oliver 1900? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
Oliver 1900 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| General Motors 4-53 | |
| blower diesel | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 212.4 ci 3.5 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875×4.50 inches 98 x 114 mm |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 14.5 qts 13.7 L |
| Coolant capacity | 21 qts 19.9 L |
| Engine Oil | |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Oliver 1900 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 97.25 inches 247 cm |
| Length | 156.6 inches 397 cm |
| Width | 97 inches*Minimum width. 246 cm |
| Height (steering wheel) | 76 inches 193 cm |
| Operating weight | 12000 lbs 5443 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 18355 lbs 8325 kg |
| Ground clearance | 23.875 inches 60 cm |
| Front tread | 69.5 inches 176 cm |
| Rear tread | 74/82 inches 187/208 cm |
Oliver 1900 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 768 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 768 | |
| Diesel 6-speed 2WD October 3 – 8, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 768 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Max power | 89.35 hp 66.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 82.85 hp 61.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.4 gal/hour 24.2 l/hour |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 12,475 lbs 5658 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 824 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 824 | |
| Series B diesel 12-speed 2WD September 17 – 23, 1962 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 824 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 98.54 hp 73.5 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour 25.0 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 84.44 hp 63.0 kW |
| Fuel use | 6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour |
| Gear 4-Direct used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 13,471 lbs 6110 kg |
| Gear 2-Hydra-Power used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 847 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 847 | |
| Series B diesel 12-speed 4WD September 13 – 20, 1963 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 847 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 100.62 hp 75.0 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.5 gal/hour 28.4 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 88.27 hp 65.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour |
| Gear 4-Direct used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 16,991 lbs 7707 kg |
| Gear 1-Direct used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Oliver 1900 a good tractor?
The Oliver 1900 is one of the great tractors in the Oliver stable, and it has earned Oliver a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Oliver 1900 take?
Check out the Oliver 1900 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 1900?
The Oliver 1900 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1960 – 1964
How much horsepower is a Oliver 1900?
The 1900 engine tested at 88.27 hp
65.8 kW drawbar and 100.62 hp
75.0 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Oliver 1900 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Oliver 1900 weight ranges from 12000 lbs
5443 kg .
How much can a Oliver 1900 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Oliver 1900 tractors starts at 12,475 lbs
5658 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
Where is the serial number on a Oliver 1900?
Lookup serial plate on instrument panel.