Oliver 990 Standard-tread tractor Technical Specifications
Oliver 990 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1958 – 1961.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Oliver 990 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 990 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
| Standard-tread tractor | |
| Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
| Original price was $8,200 in 1961 | |
| The Oliver 990 was also sold as the Massey Ferguson 98 (with different sheet metal, paint, and seat). | |
| Engine: | 61.46 hp 45.8 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 84.10 hp 62.7 kW |
Oliver 990 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | power |
| Disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Title serial numbers
| 1958 | 67828 |
| 1959 | 71245 |
| 1960 | 84487 |
| 1961 | 110064 |
| Final | 115469 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my Oliver 990? 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 990 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| General Motors 3-71 | |
| blower diesel | |
| 3-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| two-cycle engine with mechanical blower | |
| Displacement | 213 ci 3.5 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25×5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Oliver 990 Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 79.875 inches 202 cm |
| Weight | 11,000 lbs 4989 kg |
| Front tread | 59.9 inches 152 cm |
| Rear tread | 66 inches 167 cm |
Oliver 990 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 661 | |
| Diesel 6-speed 2WD July 7 – 18, 1958 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 661 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 84.10 hp 62.7 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 61.46 hp 45.8 kW |
| Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour |
| Gear 3 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 12629 lbs 5728 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Oliver 990 a good tractor?
The Oliver 990 is one of the great tractors in the Oliver stable, and it has earned Oliver a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Oliver 990 take?
Check out the Oliver 990 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 990?
The Oliver 990 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1958 – 1961
How much does a Oliver 990 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Oliver 990 weight ranges from 11,000 lbs
4989 kg .
How much can a Oliver 990 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Oliver 990 tractors starts at 12629 lbs
5728 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.