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Oliver 1550

Oliver 1550 tractor
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The Oliver 1550 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1965 to 1969 as part of the 50 Series. It was built in Charles City, Iowa, USA, and originally sold for $6,000 in 1969. The tractor was available in several variants including row-crop, Wheatland, and utility versions. It features a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine available in diesel, gasoline, or LP-gas versions, with fuel tank capacities ranging from 27.5 to 34 gallons depending on fuel type. The transmission options include a 12-speed partial power shift Hydra-Power transmission and a 6-speed unsynchronized gear transmission. The tractor delivers up to 53 hp PTO power and has a two-wheel drive with power assist steering and disc brakes. Dimensions include a 99-inch wheelbase, 154.6-inch length, and an operating weight of 7000 lbs. Attachments include the 1610 front-end loader with a 2000 lbs lift capacity and various bucket widths. The Oliver 1550 is part of a series including the 1555, 1650, and 770 models.
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Power58 hp[P]
Founded1965 - 1969
Model1550

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 1550

Power

PTO (tested):53.50 hp (39.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested):45.7 hp (34.1 kW)
Gas PTO (claimed):53 hp (39.5 kW)
Diesel PTO (claimed):53 hp (39.5 kW)
LP-gas PTO (claimed):51 hp (38.0 kW)

Engine

Options:Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl diesel, Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline, Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl LP-gas
Diesel engine:Oliver, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 232 ci (3.8 L), Bore/Stroke 3.625x3.75 inches (92 x 95 mm), Air cleaner dry, Compression 16.5:1, Rated RPM 2200, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 5 qts (4.7 L), Coolant capacity 20 qts (18.9 L)
Gas Fuel tank:27.5 gal (104.1 L)
LP-gas engine:Oliver, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 232 ci (3.8 L), Bore/Stroke 3.625x3.75 inches (92 x 95 mm), Air cleaner dry, Compression 8.75:1, Rated RPM 2200, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 5 qts (4.7 L), Coolant capacity 20 qts (18.9 L)
Gasoline engine:Oliver, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, Displacement 232 ci (3.8 L), Bore/Stroke 3.625x3.75 inches (92 x 95 mm), Air cleaner dry, Compression 8:1, Rated RPM 2200, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 5 qts (4.7 L), Coolant capacity 20 qts (18.9 L)
Diesel Fuel tank:27.5 gal (104.1 L)
LP-gas Fuel tank:34 gal (128.7 L)
Optional fender fuel tanks capacity:78 gal (295.2 L)

Variants

Utility:low-clearance
Row-crop:tricycle front, single front, or adjustable wide front
Wheatland:standard front

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:power assist
Operator station:Open operator station. Oliver Continental cab optional.

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:50 Series
Built in:Charles City, Iowa, USA
Original price:$6,000 in 1969
Years produced:1965 - 1969

Attachments

Loader:1610 Loader
Dump angle:69° dump
Bucket width:48 inches (121 cm), 68 inches (172 cm)
Lift capacity:2000 lbs lift (full at pin) (907 kg)
Breakout force:3200 lbs breakout (1451 kg)
Reach (dumped):39 inches (99 cm)
Reach (ground):54 inches (137 cm)
Height (at pin):106.5 inches (270 cm)
Clearance (dumped):75.5 inches (191 cm)
Boom cylinder diameter:2.75 inches (6 cm)
Rollback (ground line):5° rollback

Transmission

Options:12-speed partial power shift, 6-speed unsynchronized gear
Hydra-Power transmission:Type partial power shift, Gears 12 forward and 4 reverse, Clutch 279.4mm dry disc, Oil capacity 32 qts (30.3 L), Description The Hydra-Power transmission provides a two-speed power shift between direct-drive and the lower Hydra-Power range.
Unsynchronized gear transmission:Type unsynchronized gear, Gears 6 forward and 2 reverse, Clutch 279.4mm dry disc, Oil capacity 32 qts (30.3 L)

Tractor hitch

Control:lower-link draft sensing
Rear Type:II/I

Serial Numbers

1965:157841
1966:168919
1967:184488
1968:196301
1969:213243
Final:218186

Dimensions & Tires

Width:81.5 inches (207 cm)
Length:154.6 inches (392 cm)
Rear tire:15.5-38
Wheelbase:99 inches (251 cm)
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tread:55 to 90.9 inches (139 to 230 cm)
Ballasted weight:8730 lbs (3959 kg)
Height (exhaust):97.625 inches (247 cm)
Operating weight:7000 lbs (3175 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540, 1000, 540/1000

Related Models

Oliver 1555

Model:1555

Oliver 1650

Model:1650

Oliver 770

Model:770