Oliver

Oliver 1870

The Oliver 1870 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1973 to 1974 by Oliver, a part of White. It shares its design with the Minneapolis-Moline G955. The tractor features a choice of Minneapolis-Moline 7.4L 6-cylinder diesel or 7.0L 6-cylinder LP-gas engines. Transmission options include a 6-speed gear and an 18-speed three-range power shift. It delivers up to 98.8 hp tested PTO power and has a drawbar power of about 80 hp. The tractor has two-wheel drive, power steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station with an optional cab. Fuel capacity is 40 gallons for diesel and 39 gallons for LP-gas. The hydraulic system is closed center with a 6.8-gallon capacity and 2200 psi pressure. Dimensions include a 111-inch wheelbase, 175.5-inch length, and an operating weight of 11,900 lbs. Tires vary with multiple front and rear options. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The serial number plate is located below the instrument panel behind the clutch pedal.
Power107 hp[P]
Founded1973 - 1974
Model1870

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 1870

Power
PTO (tested)98.8 hp (73.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested)80.19 hp (59.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)80 hp (59.7 kW)
Diesel PTO (claimed)97 hp (72.3 kW)
LP-gas PTO (claimed)92 hp (68.6 kW)
Tires
Ag rear18.4-38, 23.1-30, 23.1-34, 20.8-38, 20.8-34, 18.4-34, 16.9-38, 15.5-38
Ag front10.00-16, 11.00-16, 11.00L-15
Engine
Starterelectric
Rated RPM1800
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke4.375x5.00 inches (111 x 127 mm)
Compression15.2:1
Displacement451 ci (7.4 L)
Oil capacity10 qts (9.5 L)
Starter volts12
Engine optionsMinneapolis-Moline 7.4L 6-cyl diesel, Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl LP-gas
LP-gas Starterelectric
Coolant capacity33 qts (31.2 L)
LP-gas Rated RPM1800
LP-gas Air cleanerdry
LP-gas Bore/Stroke4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm)
LP-gas Compression9:1
LP-gas Displacement425 ci (7.0 L)
LP-gas Oil capacity10 qts (9.5 L)
LP-gas Starter volts12
Diesel engine detailsMinneapolis-Moline, diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
LP-gas engine detailsMinneapolis-Moline, LP-gas, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
LP-gas Coolant capacity30 qts (28.4 L)
Capacity
Fuel (LP-Gas)39 gal (147.6 L)
Fuel (diesel)40 gal (151.4 L)
Hydraulic system6.8 gal (25.7 L)
Overview
Notethe Oliver model 1870 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G955. The following data is from the G955 listing.
CategoryRow-Crop tractor
Original price$13,700 in 1974
Production years1973 - 1974
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity6.8 gal (25.7 L)
Pressure2200 psi (151.7 bar)
Pump flow20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station. Cab optional.
Transmission
Power shift typethree-range power shift
Power shift gears18 forward and 6 reverse
Power shift clutch355.6mm dry disc
Power shift detailsSix gears (1-6) with a three-range power shift (under, direct, and over drive).
Transmission options6-speed gear, 18-speed three-range power shift
Gear transmission typegear
Gear transmission gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Gear transmission clutch355.6mm dry disc
Power shift oil capacity43 qts (40.7 L)
Power shift transmissionHydraul-Shift
Gear transmission oil capacity43 qts (40.7 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Serial Numbers
LocationSerial number plate below the instrument panel, behind the clutch pedal.
Dimensions & Tires
Width95.9 inches (243 cm) Minimum width
Length175.5 inches (445 cm)
Wheelbase111 inches (281 cm)
Rear tread57 to 119.5 inches (144 to 303 cm)
Front tread61 to 85 inches (154 to 215 cm)
Height (hood)71 inches (180 cm)
Operating weight11900 lbs (5397 kg)
Clearance (front axle)21.5 inches (54 cm)
Height (steering wheel)85.5 inches (217 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)