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Oliver 500

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The Oliver 500 is a utility tractor built by David Brown and distributed by Oliver from 1961 to 1963. It was built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England. The tractor features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine available in diesel or gasoline versions, producing 35 hp. It has a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and a live 540 RPM PTO with a two-stage clutch. The tractor weighs between 4094 and 4179 pounds depending on the engine type, with a ballasted weight of 5874 pounds. It has two-wheel drive, mechanical rear differential lock, manual steering, and mechanical expanding shoe brakes. The Oliver 500 was originally priced at $2,670 in 1963 and had a total production of 1,648 units. It is related to the similar David Brown 850 model.
Oliver 500Oliver tractorsDavid Brown tractorsutility tractor35 hp tractor2.5L engine6-speed transmissiontractor specifications
Power35 hp
Founded1961 - 1963
Model500

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 500

Power

Plows:2-3
Engine:35 hp (26.1 kW)
PTO (tested):33.56 hp (25.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):33 hp (24.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested):30.93 hp (23.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):30 hp (22.4 kW)

Engine

Power:35 hp (26.1 kW)
Options:David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl diesel, David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Idle RPM:700-2000
Rated RPM:2000
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm)
Compression:17:1
Displacement:154 ci (2.5 L)
Oil capacity:4.5 qts (4.3 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:12 qts (11.4 L)
Gasoline Rated RPM:2000
Diesel engine detail:David Brown, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Gasoline Compression:6.25:1
Gasoline engine detail:David Brown, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled

Variants

850:similar David Brown model

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2 (diesel), 1 (gas)
Battery volts:6 (diesel), 12 (gas)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Built in:Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Distributor:Oliver
Total built:1,648
Manufacturer:David Brown
Original price:$2,670 in 1963

References

Diesel Tractors:2-3 Plow 500 - New 3-4 Plow 600 published in 1963, by Oliver

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity:17 qts (16.1 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I

Serial Numbers

1960:100001
1961:100501
1962:101201
1963:101701
Final:102000

Dimensions & Tires

Width:62.75 inches (159 cm)
Length:113.6 inches (288 cm)
Rear tire:12.4/11-28, 13.6/12-28
Wheelbase:75.25 inches (191 cm)
Front tire:5.50-16
Rear tread:52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm)
Front tread:52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm)
Height (hood):51.75 inches (131 cm)
Weight ballasted:5874 lbs (2664 kg)
Weight gas operating:4094 lbs (1857 kg)
Clearance (front axle):18.5 inches (46 cm)
Weight diesel operating:4179 lbs (1895 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live, Two-stage clutch
Rear PTO Type:540

Related Models

Oliver 850

Model:850