Oliver
Oliver 88 Row-Crop
The Oliver 88 Row-Crop tractor was produced from 1947 to 1954 by Oliver in Charles City, Iowa, USA. It was a row-crop tractor originally priced at $3,000 in 1954. The 88 was restyled in 1948 from the Streamline to the Fleetline series. It featured Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cylinder gasoline or diesel engines, a 6-speed gear transmission with dry disc clutch, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor had an open operator station and an independent rear PTO with 540 rpm. It could pull 3 plows and had tested drawbar power of 38.47 hp and belt power of 43.53 hp. Dimensions included a 93.75 inch wheelbase, 141.875 inch length, 68 inch width, and 69 inch height, with an operating weight of 5000 lbs. The fuel tank capacity was 22 gallons. Tires were 6.00-16 front and 11-38 or 12-38 rear. Serial numbers ranged from 120001 in 1947 to 4500076 in 1954.
Power46 hp[B]
Founded1947 - 1954
Model88
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 88 Row-Crop
Power
| Plows | 3 |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 43.53 hp (32.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 38.47 hp (28.7 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 11-38, 12-38 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Engine
| Options | Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline, Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 6.75:1 |
| Displacement | 231 ci (3.8 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Diesel engine | Waukesha-Oliver, diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Gasoline engine | Waukesha-Oliver, gasoline, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Coolant capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Diesel rated RPM | 1600 |
| Diesel air cleaner | oil bath |
| Diesel bore/stroke | 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm) |
| Diesel compression | 15.0:1 |
| Diesel displacement | 230.9 ci (3.8 L) |
| Diesel firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Variants
| 88 | row-crop |
|---|---|
| 88 Standard | fixed-tread |
Dimensions
| Width | 68 inches (172 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Length | 141.875 inches (360 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 93.75 inches (238 cm) |
| Rear tread | 47 to 91 inches (119 to 231 cm) |
| Front tread | 8.5/12.1 inches (21/30 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 8484 lbs (3848 kg) |
| Operating weight | 5000 lbs (2268 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Notes | The Oliver 88 was restyled in 1948 from the Streamline to the Fleetline series (S/N 121301). |
| Built in | Charles City, Iowa, USA |
| Original price | $3,000 in 1954 |
| Years produced | 1947 - 1954 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Serial Numbers
| 1947 | 120001 |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 120353 |
| 1949 | 123301 |
| 1950 | 128653 |
| 1951 | 132863 |
| 1952 | 138184 |
| 1953 | 3500977 |
| 1954 | 4500076 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |