Oliver 88 Specs & Features

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Oliver 88 Technical Specifications

Oliver 88 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1947 – 1954.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Oliver 88 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 88 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Oliver
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Charles City, Iowa, USA
Original price:	$3,000 (1954 )
The Oliver 88 was restyled in 1948 from the Streamline to the Fleetline series (S/N 121301).

Oliver 88 Power

Engine:
Plows:	3
Drawbar (tested):	38.47 hp 28.7 kW
Belt (tested):	43.53 hp 32.5 kW

Oliver 88 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

Steering:

manual

Cab:

Open operator station.

Transmission:

6-speed gear

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540

Title serial numbers

Location:	Right side of tractor behind the belt pulley or on the lower part of the instrument console.
photo of 88 serial number
1947:	120001
1948:	120353
1949:	123301
1950:	128653
1951:	132863
1952:	138184
1953:	3500977
1954:	4500076
how to read serial numbers…

What year is my Oliver 88? 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 88 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Waukesha-Oliver
gasoline
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement:	231 ci 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.50×4.00 inches 89 x 102 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	6.75:1
Rated RPM:	1600
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Coolant capacity:	18 qts 17.0 L

Oliver 88 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc

Oliver 88 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	93.75 inches 238 cm
Length:	141.875 inches 360 cm
Width:	68 inches 172 cm
Height:	69 inches 175 cm
Operating weight:	5000 lbs 2268 kg
Ballasted weight:	8484 lbs 3848 kg
Front tread:	8.5/12.1 inches 21/30 cm
Rear tread:	47 to 91 inches 119 to 231 cm

Oliver 88 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 388

Nebraska Tractor Test 388
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD October 20 – 31, 1947 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 388 file
Belt power (max):	41.99 hp 31.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.7 gal/hour 14.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	36.97 hp 27.6 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,173 lbs 2346 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 450

Nebraska Tractor Test 450
Diesel 6-speed 2WD September 25 – October 9, 1950 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 450 file
Belt power (max):	43.53 hp 32.5 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	38.47 hp 28.7 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	5,869 lbs 2662 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Oliver 88 a good tractor?

The Oliver 88 is one of the great tractors in the Oliver stable, and it has earned Oliver a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Oliver 88 take?

Check out the Oliver 88 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 88?

The Oliver 88 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1947 – 1954

Where is the serial number on a Oliver 88?

Lookup right side of tractor behind the belt pulley or on the lower part of the instrument console.