The Oliver 1900 was produced from 1960 to 1964 as a row-crop tractor built in Charles City, Iowa, USA. It came in three versions known as Series A, B, and C. The Series B introduced in 1962 featured an improved engine with about 10 more horsepower and optional four-wheel drive. The Series C in 1964 improved steering and the operator station. The tractor featured a General Motors 3.5L 4-cylinder diesel engine, with power ratings up to about 100 hp tested at the PTO. Transmission options included a 6-speed unsynchronized gear and a 12-speed partial power shift Hydra-Power transmission. It had two- or four-wheel drive, manual or late power steering, differential dry disc brakes, and an open operator station. Fuel capacity was 31.5 gallons, and hydraulic system capacity was 5 gallons with a 13 gpm pump flow. The tractor had a rear hitch type II/I and an independent rear PTO with 540 and 1000 rpm options. Dimensions included a 97.25 inch wheelbase, 156.6 inch length, 97 inch minimum width, and 76 inch height at the steering wheel. Operating weight was 12,000 lbs, ballasted weight 18,355 lbs, and ground clearance 23.875 inches. Tires were 7.50-18 front and 18-26 or 15-34 rear. Serial numbers ranged from 90-532 (A) in 1960 to 148-651 (C) final in 1964.
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Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 1900
Power
PTO (tested):100.62 hp (75.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested):88.27 hp (65.8 kW)
Engine
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:2000
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.875x4.50 inches (98 x 114 mm)
Displacement:212.4 ci (3.5 L)
Engine model:General Motors 4-53 blower diesel
Oil capacity:14.5 qts (13.7 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:21 qts (19.9 L)
Compression ratio:17:1
Series B engine (1962-1964):Displacement 212 ci (3.5 L), Compression 21:1, Rated RPM 2200, Starter volts 12
Capacity
Fuel:31.5 gal (119.2 L)
Hydraulic system:5 gal (18.9 L)
Hydraulics
Capacity:5 gal (18.9 L)
Pump flow:13 gpm (49.2 lpm)
Mechanical
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential dry disc brakes
Steering:manual, power (late)
Operator station:Open operator station
Production
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Notes:The Oliver 1900 came in three versions, later known as the Series A, B, and C. The 1900 Series B appeared in 1962 with an improved engine, providing a boost of about 10 horsepower. Four-wheel drive also became available with the Series B. In 1964 the Series C brought improvements to steering and the operator station.
Built in:Charles City, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer:Oliver
Original price:$9,000 in 1964
Years produced:1960 - 1964
Transmission
Options:6-speed unsynchronized gear, 12-speed partial power shift