Oliver

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.
Power93 hp[P]
Founded1958 - 1961
Model990

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 990

Power
Plows6
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
Other14-34, 15-34
Ag rear18-26
Ag front7.50-18
Engine
Typeblower diesel
Cycletwo-cycle engine with mechanical blower
ModelGeneral Motors 3-71
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders3-cylinder
Rated RPM1800
Bore/Stroke4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm)
Displacement213 ci (3.5 L)
Starter volts12
Compression ratio17:1
Variants
990gear drive
995torque converter
Dimensions
Weight11,000 lbs (4989 kg)
Wheelbase79.875 inches (202 cm)
Rear tread66 inches (167 cm)
Front tread59.9 inches (152 cm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
Steeringpower
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeStandard-tread tractor
NotesThe Oliver 990 was also sold as the Massey Ferguson 98 (with different sheet metal, paint, and seat).
Series900 Series
Built inCharles City, Iowa, USA
Original price$8,200 in 1961
Years produced1958 - 1961
Belt Pulley
RPM1021
Speed3277 ft/min (998.83 meters/min)
Width9 inches (22 cm)
Diameter12.25 inches (31 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent Optional
Rear PTO Type540