Oliver 1655
The Oliver 1655 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1969 to 1975 as part of the 55 Series by Oliver, a part of White. It features optional Hydraul-Shift transmission allowing on-the-move shifting to over- or under-drive for each gear. Engine options include a Waukesha-Oliver 4.6L 6-cylinder diesel and a 4.3L 6-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor offers 70 hp PTO power and is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations with power steering and disc brakes. It has an open operator station with an optional cab and heater. The tractor's fuel capacity is 27.5 gallons, and it has a hydraulic system capacity of 14 gallons. Dimensions vary between 2WD and 4WD models, with weights ranging from 7,500 to 11,100 pounds depending on configuration.
Power77 hp[P]
Founded1969 - 1975
Model1655
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 1655
Power
| PTO (tested) | 70.57 hp (52.6 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 60.07 hp (44.8 kW) |
Engine
| Options | Waukesha-Oliver 4.6L 6-cyl diesel, Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline |
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| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.00 inches (98 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Displacement | 283 ci (4.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Diesel engine | Waukesha-Oliver, diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Gasoline engine | Waukesha-Oliver, gasoline, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Gasoline rated RPM | 2200 |
| Gasoline Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.00 inches (95 x 102 mm) |
| Gasoline air cleaner | dry |
| Gasoline compression | 8.5:1 |
| Gasoline displacement | 265 ci (4.3 L) |
| Gasoline firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Gasoline oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Gasoline starter volts | 12 |
| Gasoline coolant capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 27.5 gal (104.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Valves | 2 to 4 |
| Capacity | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Cab optional with available heater. |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Notes | The optional Hydraul-Shift transmission allows the operator to shift on the move to an over- or under-drive for each drive gear. |
| Series | 55 Series |
| Original price | $10,000 in 1975 |
| Years produced | 1969 - 1975 |
Transmission
| Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
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| Notes | The Hydraul-Shift transmission allows a three-speed power shift between over, direct, and under drive for each gear. |
| Clutch | 304.8mm dry disc |
| Options | 18-speed partial power shift, 6-speed helical gear |
| Helical gear clutch | 304.8mm dry disc |
| Helical gear speeds | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Helical gear oil capacity | 32 qts (30.3 L) |
| Helical gear transmission | helical gear |
| Hydraul-Shift transmission | partial power shift |
Tractor hitch
| Control | lower-link draft control |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
Serial Numbers
| 1969 | 218-025 |
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| 1970 | 222-600 |
| 1971 | 222-761 |
| 1972 | 231-772 |
| 1973 | 236-586 |
| 1974 | 244-735 |
| 1975 | 257-700 |
| Final | 263-340 |
| Location | Serial number plate below instrument panel. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 81.5 inches (207 cm) |
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| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| 2WD Length | 154.5 inches (392 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 145.5 inches (369 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tread | 56.5 to 89.5 inches (143 to 227 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 99.25 inches (252 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 82.125 inches (208 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 61.5 to 87.5 inches (156 to 222 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 60/70.75 inches (152/179 cm) |
| Additional tires | 6.00-16, 6.50-16, 7.50-15, 7.50-18, 11.00L-15, 12.4-38, 13.6-38, 14.9-38, 15.5-38, 16.9-38 |
| Weight Ballasted | 11,100 lbs (5034 kg) |
| Height 2WD Exhaust | 98.75 inches (250 cm) |
| Height 4WD Exhaust | 98.5 inches (250 cm) |
| Weight 2WD Shipping | 7500 lbs (3402 kg) |
| Weight 4WD Shipping | 8000 lbs (3628 kg) |
| Height Steering wheel | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Weight Diesel Operating | 8,000 lbs (3628 kg) |
| Weight Gasoline Operating | 7,700 lbs (3492 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540, 1000, 540/1000 |
