Oliver 500 David Brown built Specs & Features

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Oliver 500 David Brown built Technical Specifications

Oliver 500 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1961 – 1963.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Oliver 500 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 500 Production

Manufacturer:
Distributor:	Oliver
Manufacturer:	David Brown
Type:	Utility tractor
Factory:	Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Total built:	1,648
Original price:	$2,670 (1963 )

Oliver 500 Power

Engine:
Engine:	35 hp 26.1 kW
Plows:	2-3
Drawbar (tested):	30.93 hp 23.1 kW
PTO (tested):	33.56 hp 25.0 kW

Oliver 500 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Batteries:	2 (diesel)
	1 (gas)
Battery volts:	6 (diesel)
	12 (gas)

Oliver 500 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

manual

Brakes:

differential mechanical expanding shoe

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmission:

6-speed gear

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	live*Two-stage clutch
Rear RPM:	540

Oliver 500 Engine detail

Engine Detail
David Brown
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	154 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.50×4.00 inches 89 x 102 mm
Power:	35 hp 26.1 kW
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	17:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter volts:	12

Oliver 500 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:	17 qts 16.1 L

Oliver 500 Dimensions

Oliver 500 Weight
Gas Operating:	4094 lbs 1857 kg
Diesel Operating:	4179 lbs 1895 kg
Ballasted:	5874 lbs 2664 kg

Oliver 500 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 734

Nebraska Tractor Test 734
Diesel 6-speed 2WD March 12 – 26, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 734 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	33.56 hp 25.0 kW
Fuel use:	2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	28.24 hp 21.1 kW
Fuel use:	1.7 gal/hour 6.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	30.93 hp 23.1 kW
Fuel use:	2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	4,242 lbs 1924 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 735

Nebraska Tractor Test 735
Gasoline 6-speed 4×2 2WD March 14 – April 2, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 735 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	32.00 hp 23.9 kW
Fuel use:	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	28.52 hp 21.3 kW
Fuel use:	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	27.64 hp 20.6 kW
Fuel use:	3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	4,275 lbs 1939 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Oliver 500 a good tractor?

The Oliver 500 is one of the great tractors in the David Brown stable, and it has earned David Brown a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Oliver 500 take?

Check out the Oliver 500 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 David Brown made the ?

The Oliver 500 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1961 – 1963