Oliver

Oliver 1855

The Oliver 1855 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1969 to 1975 as part of the 55 Series by Oliver, a part of White. It features a choice of Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cylinder diesel or gasoline engines, with claimed PTO power of up to 98 hp. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 6-speed gear and an 18-speed partial power shift with Hydraul-Shift technology. It has two- or four-wheel drive, power steering, and differential hydraulic disc brakes. The open operator station has optional two-post ROPS and cab. Hydraulics are closed center with a 20 gpm pump flow. The tractor hitch supports rear types I/II and optional II/III with rear lift capacities up to 6,000 lbs. The rear PTO is independent with multiple speed options. Dimensions vary between 2WD and 4WD models, with weights around 11,150 lbs. The 1855 shares its series with the 1755 and 1955 models.
Power108 hp[P]
Founded1969 - 1975
Model1855

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 1855

Power
PTO (tested)98.60 hp (73.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)92 hp (gas), 98 hp (diesel)
Drawbar (tested)82.65 hp (61.6 kW)
PTO (claimed) kW68.6 kW (gas), 73.1 kW (diesel)
Engine
Fuel tank35 gal (132.5 L)
Rated RPM2400
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke3.875x4.375 inches (98 x 111 mm)
Compression16:1
Displacement310 ci (5.1 L)
Diesel engineOliver-Waukesha turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Starter volts12
Engine optionsOliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl diesel, Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl gasoline
Gasoline engineOliver-Waukesha gasoline, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Gasoline engine Rated RPM2400
Gasoline engine Air cleanerdry
Gasoline engine Bore/Stroke3.875x4.375 inches (98 x 111 mm)
Gasoline engine Compression8.5:1
Gasoline engine displacement310 ci (5.1 L)
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Pump flow20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential hydraulic disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and cab.
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Series55 Series
Original price$13,000 in 1975
Years produced1969 - 1975
Transmission
Hydraul-ShiftPower shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear
Gear transmissionType: gear, Gears: 6 forward and 2 reverse, Clutch: 330mm cerametallic disc
Transmission options6-speed gear, 18-speed partial power shift
Partial power shift transmissionType: partial power shift, Gears: 18 forward and 6 reverse, Clutch: 330mm cerametallic disc
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI/II, II/III (optional)
Rear lift4,000 lbs (1814 kg), 6,000 lbs (Cat 3) (2721 kg)
Serial Numbers
1969220-640
1970221-099
1971225-508
1972231-366
1973236-585
1974247-436
1975255-727
Final255-785
Dimensions & Tires
Width80.625 inches (204 cm) Minimum width
Weight11,150 lbs (5057 kg)
Rear tire23.1-34
2WD Length159.5 inches (405 cm)
4WD Length152.375 inches (387 cm)
Front tire11L-15
Rear tread57 to 119.5 inches (144 to 303 cm)
2WD Wheelbase103 inches (261 cm)
4WD Wheelbase86.25 inches (219 cm)
2WD Front tread61.5 to 87.5 inches (156 to 222 cm)
4WD Front tread60/70.75/80 inches (152/179/203 cm)
2WD Ground clearance25.5 inches (64 cm)
4WD Ground clearance13.5 inches (34 cm)
Height (steering wheel)85.5 inches (217 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM984@2400
Rear PTO Type540, 540/1000, 1000