Oliver Super 55 Technical Specifications
Oliver Super 55 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1954 – 1958.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Oliver Super 55 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 Super 55 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
| Utility tractor | |
| Original price | $2,750 (1958) |
| Engine: | 29.60 hp 22.1 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 34.39 hp 25.6 kW |
Oliver Super 55 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Mechanical disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Title serial numbers
| 1954 | 6 001 |
| 1955 | 11 887 |
| 1956 | 35 001 |
| 1957 | 43 916 |
| 1958 | 56 501 |
| Final | 59 033 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my Oliver Super 55? 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 Super 55 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Oliver | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 144 ci 2.4 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50×3.75 inches 89 x 95 mm |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 7:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 14 qts 13.2 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry plate |
Oliver Super 55 Dimensions
| Length | 120 inches 304 cm |
| Height | 71 inches 180 cm |
| Operating weight | 3,400 lbs 1542 kg |
| Ballasted weight | 5,500 lbs 2494 kg |
| Front tread | 48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm |
| Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm |
Oliver Super 55 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 524 | |
| Gasoline 6-speed 2WD September 27, 1952 – October 12, 1954 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 524 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 34.39 hp 25.6 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 29.60 hp 22.1 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 3,539 lbs 1605 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 526 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 526 | |
| Diesel 6-speed 2WD September 27 – October 14, 1954 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 526 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 33.71 hp 25.1 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 27.45 hp 20.5 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 3,641 lbs 1651 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Oliver Super 55 a good tractor?
The Oliver Super 55 is one of the great tractors in the Oliver stable, and it has earned Oliver a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Oliver Super 55 take?
Check out the Oliver Super 55 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 Super 55?
The Oliver Super 55 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1954 – 1958
How much does a Oliver Super 55 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Oliver Super 55 weight ranges from 3,400 lbs
1542 kg .
How much can a Oliver Super 55 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Oliver Super 55 tractors starts at 3,539 lbs
1605 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.