Oliver
Oliver 70
The Oliver 70 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1935 to 1948 by Oliver in Charles City, Iowa, USA. It features a 3.3L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled engine available in gasoline and distillate versions. The tractor offers 4-speed and 6-speed gear transmissions, with the six-speed introduced in 1937 on the streamlined model. It has a drawbar power of about 22.7 hp claimed and tested drawbar power up to 28.63 hp. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical drum brakes. Dimensions include a 90.5 inch wheelbase, 141.5 inch length, and operating weight around 4400 lbs. Variants include Row-Crop, Standard, and Orchard models.
Power33 hp[P]
Founded1935 - 1948
Model70
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 70
Power
| Belt (tested) | 31.52 hp (23.5 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 30.37 hp (22.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 28.63 hp (21.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 22.7 hp (16.9 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 11-38 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Engine
| Options | Oliver 3.3L 6-cyl gasoline, Oliver 3.3L 6-cyl distillate |
|---|---|
| Aux. fuel | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x4.375 inches (79 x 111 mm) |
| Displacement | 201.3 ci (3.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Type gasoline | Oliver gasoline 6-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Type distillate | Oliver distillate 6-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Coolant capacity | 4.5 qts (4.3 L) |
| Rated RPM distillate | 1500 |
| Bore/Stroke distillate | 3.125x4.375 inches (79 x 111 mm) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.012 inches (0.305 mm) |
| Displacement distillate | 201.3 ci (3.3 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches (0.305 mm) |
Variants
| 70 Orchard | low-profile |
|---|---|
| 70 Row-Crop | tricycle chassis |
| 70 Standard | standard chassis |
Dimensions
| Width | 80.5 inches (204 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 141.5 inches (359 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 90.5 inches (229 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 72 inches (152 to 182 cm), 60 to 80 inches (152 to 203 cm) Optional, 72 to 90 inches (182 to 228 cm) Optional |
| Height (hood) | 58 inches (147 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 3000 lbs (1360 kg) |
| Operating weight | 4400 lbs (1995 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 70 inches (177 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Charles City, Iowa, USA |
| Years produced | 1935 - 1948 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 774 |
|---|---|
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
| Diameter | 12.75 inches (32 cm) |
Transmission
| Notes | The six-speed transmission was introduced on the "streamlined" model 70 in 1937. The top two gears were locked out if the tractor was equipped with steel wheels. |
|---|---|
| Clutch | 229mm dry disc |
| Options | 4-speed gear, 6-speed gear |
| Oil capacity | 26 qts (24.6 L) |
| Type 4-speed | gear |
| Type 6-speed | gear |
| Gears 4-speed | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Gears 6-speed | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
Serial Numbers
| 1935 | 20001 |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 200686 |
| 1937 | 208729 |
| 1938 | 219645 |
| 1939 | 223255 |
| 1940 | 231116 |
| 1941 | 236356 |
| 1942 | 241391 |
| 1943 | 243640 |
| 1944 | 244711 |
| 1945 | 250180 |
| 1946 | 252780 |
| 1947 | 258140 |
| 1948 | 262840 |
| Location | Serial number plate on the left side of the engine, behind the air cleaner. |
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