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Oliver 990

The Oliver 990 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1958 to 1961 as part of the 900 Series. It was built in Charles City, Iowa, USA, and originally sold for $8,200 in 1961. The 990 was also marketed as the Massey Ferguson 98 with different sheet metal, paint, and seat. It features a General Motors 3.5L 3-cylinder two-cycle diesel engine with a mechanical blower, producing approximately 93.4 hp estimated engine power. The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears and a dry disc clutch. It offers power steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. The PTO is an independent rear 540 rpm type, optional on this model. The tractor weighs 11,000 lbs and has a wheelbase of nearly 80 inches. It is capable of pulling 6 plows and has tested drawbar power of about 61.46 hp.
Oliver 990Oliver tractorsfarm tractor900 SeriesGeneral Motors 3-71 engine6-speed transmissiontractor specifications
Power93 hp[P]
Founded1958 - 1961
Model990

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 990

Power

Plows:6
Belt (tested):84.10 hp (62.7 kW)
PTO (claimed):84.1 hp (62.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested):61.46 hp (45.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):61.4 hp (45.8 kW)

Tires

Other:14-34, 15-34
Ag rear:18-26
Ag front:7.50-18

Engine

Type:blower diesel
Cycle:two-cycle engine with mechanical blower
Model:General Motors 3-71
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Rated RPM:1800
Bore/Stroke:4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm)
Displacement:213 ci (3.5 L)
Starter volts:12
Compression ratio:17:1

Variants

990:gear drive
995:torque converter

Dimensions

Weight:11,000 lbs (4989 kg)
Wheelbase:79.875 inches (202 cm)
Rear tread:66 inches (167 cm)
Front tread:59.9 inches (152 cm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:power
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Standard-tread tractor
Notes:The Oliver 990 was also sold as the Massey Ferguson 98 (with different sheet metal, paint, and seat).
Series:900 Series
Built in:Charles City, Iowa, USA
Original price:$8,200 in 1961
Years produced:1958 - 1961

Belt Pulley

RPM:1021
Speed:3277 ft/min (998.83 meters/min)
Width:9 inches (22 cm)
Diameter:12.25 inches (31 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry disc

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent Optional
Rear PTO Type:540

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