Oliver

Oliver 1550

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.
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
OptionsOliver 3.8L 6-cyl diesel, Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline, Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl LP-gas
Diesel engineOliver, 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 tank27.5 gal (104.1 L)
LP-gas engineOliver, 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 engineOliver, 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 tank27.5 gal (104.1 L)
LP-gas Fuel tank34 gal (128.7 L)
Optional fender fuel tanks capacity78 gal (295.2 L)
Variants
Utilitylow-clearance
Row-croptricycle front, single front, or adjustable wide front
Wheatlandstandard front
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
Steeringpower assist
Operator stationOpen operator station. Oliver Continental cab optional.
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Series50 Series
Built inCharles City, Iowa, USA
Original price$6,000 in 1969
Years produced1965 - 1969
Attachments
Loader1610 Loader
Dump angle69° dump
Bucket width48 inches (121 cm), 68 inches (172 cm)
Lift capacity2000 lbs lift (full at pin) (907 kg)
Breakout force3200 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 diameter2.75 inches (6 cm)
Rollback (ground line)5° rollback
Transmission
Options12-speed partial power shift, 6-speed unsynchronized gear
Hydra-Power transmissionType 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 transmissionType unsynchronized gear, Gears 6 forward and 2 reverse, Clutch 279.4mm dry disc, Oil capacity 32 qts (30.3 L)
Tractor hitch
Controllower-link draft sensing
Rear TypeII/I
Serial Numbers
1965157841
1966168919
1967184488
1968196301
1969213243
Final218186
Dimensions & Tires
Width81.5 inches (207 cm)
Length154.6 inches (392 cm)
Rear tire15.5-38
Wheelbase99 inches (251 cm)
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tread55 to 90.9 inches (139 to 230 cm)
Ballasted weight8730 lbs (3959 kg)
Height (exhaust)97.625 inches (247 cm)
Operating weight7000 lbs (3175 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540, 1000, 540/1000