Oliver

Oliver 80

The Oliver 80 is a row-crop tractor produced by Oliver from 1937 to 1948. It was built in Charles City, Iowa, USA. The tractor was available in two variants: the Row-crop 80 with a tricycle front and the Standard 80 with fixed tread. It featured Waukesha-Oliver 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engines running on kerosene or gasoline, with displacements of 5.5L and 4.9L respectively. The tractor had 3-speed and later 4-speed gear transmissions with dry disc clutches. It was a two-wheel drive tractor with manual steering and an open operator station. The Oliver 80 was rated for 3 plows and had tested drawbar power of 29.92 hp and belt power of 38.78 hp. It weighed approximately 4,800 lbs and used 11.25-40 or 11.25-42 rear tires.
Power43 hp[B]
Founded1937 - 1948
Model80

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 80

Power
Plows3
Belt (tested)38.78 hp (28.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested)29.92 hp (22.3 kW)
Tires
Ag rear11.25-40, 11.25-42
Engine
Fuel tank13 gal (early) (49.2 L), 17 gal (after 1938) (64.3 L)
Rated RPM1200
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke4.25x5.25 inches (108 x 133 mm)
Displacement298 ci (4.9 L)
Starter typehand-crank
Engine optionsWaukesha-Oliver 5.5L 4-cyl kerosene, Waukesha-Oliver 4.9L 4-cyl gasoline
Waukesha-Oliver gasoline engine4.9L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Waukesha-Oliver kerosene engine5.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Variants
Row-crop 80tricycle-front
Standard 80fixed-tread
Dimensions
Weight4,800 lbs (2177 kg)
Rear tread60 to 72 inches (152 to 182 cm)
Front tread5.5 to inches (13 to 0 cm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inCharles City, Iowa, USA
ManufacturerOliver
Years produced1937 - 1948
Transmission
3-speed gear
Typegear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
4-speed gear
NoteThe four-speed transmission was added to the Row-Crop 80 in 1939.
Typegear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Transmission options3-speed gear, 4-speed gear