Oliver

Oliver 1600 Series A

The Oliver 1600 Series A is a row-crop tractor produced from 1962 to 1964 by Oliver in Charles City, Iowa, USA. It features multiple engine options including diesel, gasoline, and LP gas 6-cylinder liquid-cooled engines. The tractor offers 6-speed gear and 12-speed partial power shift transmissions. It has a power take-off with independent rear PTO and 540/1000 RPM types. The tractor is available in variants such as Row-Crop with tricycle front, Wheatland with standard-front axle, and High-Clearance with extended ground clearance. It has a wheelbase of 105.6 inches and an operating weight of 7,400 lbs. The Oliver 1600 Series A is known for its mechanical dry disc brakes, manual steering with optional power assist, and an open operator station.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 1600 Series A

Power

Plows	4-5
PTO (tested)	57.95 hp (43.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	47.09 hp (35.1 kW)
Gas PTO (claimed)	60 hp (44.7 kW)
LP-gas PTO (claimed)	56 hp (41.8 kW)
Gas Drawbar (claimed)	51.5 hp (38.4 kW)
LP-gas Drawbar (claimed)	47.5 hp (35.4 kW)

Engine

Engine options	Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl diesel, Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline, Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl LP gas
Waukesha-Oliver LP gas	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 231 ci (3.8 L), Bore/Stroke 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm), Compression 9:1, Rated RPM 1900, Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4, Starter volts 12
Waukesha-Oliver diesel	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 265 ci (4.3 L), Bore/Stroke 3.75x4.00 inches (95 x 102 mm), Compression 16.25:1, Rated RPM 1900, Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4, Starter volts 12
Waukesha-Oliver gasoline	6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 231 ci (3.8 L), Bore/Stroke 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm), Air cleaner oil bath, Compression 8.5:1, Rated RPM 1900, Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4, Starter volts 12

Variants

Row-Crop	tricycle front
Wheatland	standard-front axle
High-Clearance	extended ground clearance

Dimensions

Rear tire	16.9-34
Wheelbase	105.6 inches (268 cm)
Front tire	6.50-16
Ballasted weight	11,020 lbs (4998 kg)
Operating weight	7,400 lbs (3356 kg)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
Steering	manual, power-assist optional
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Built in	Charles City, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer	Oliver
Years produced	1962 - 1964

Transmission

6-speed gear	Type gear, Gears 6 forward and 2 reverse, Clutch dry disc
Transmission options	6-speed gear, 12-speed partial power shift
12-speed partial power shift	Transmission Hydra-Power, Type partial power shift, Gears 12 forward and 4 reverse, Clutch dry disc, Six speeds forward and two reverse. A control knob enables a power shift between direct drive and the Hydra-Power range.

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