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Oliver Super 55

Oliver Super 55 tractor
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The Oliver Super 55 is a utility tractor produced from 1954 to 1958 by Oliver. It features a Waukesha-Oliver 2.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed unsynchronized gear transmission with dry plate clutch, and two-wheel drive with mechanical disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and a live rear PTO with 540 RPM. It has a wheelbase of 73 inches, weighs 3,400 lbs operating weight, and uses 6.00-16 front and 11-28 rear agricultural tires. The Super 55 was originally priced at $2,750 in 1958. It is part of a series including the Super 44, Super 55, Super 66, and the later Oliver 550 model.
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Power36 hp[P]
Founded1954 - 1958
ModelSuper 55

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver Super 55

Power

Belt (tested):34.39 hp (25.6 kW)
PTO (claimed):32.65 hp (24.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested):29.60 hp (22.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):23.3 hp (17.4 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:11-28
Ag front:6.00-16

Engine

Rated RPM:2000
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.50x3.75 inches (89 x 95 mm)
Compression:7:1 and 15.75:1
Displacement:144 ci (2.4 L)
Engine detail:Waukesha-Oliver gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled inline
Starter volts:6 and 12
Engine options:Waukesha-Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline, Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl Waukesha-Oliver
Coolant capacity:14 qts (13.2 L)

Dimensions

Height:71 inches (180 cm)
Length:120 inches (304 cm)
Wheelbase:73 inches (185 cm)
Rear tread:48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Front tread:48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Ballasted weight:5,500 lbs (2494 kg)
Operating weight:3,400 lbs (1542 kg)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Utility tractor
Original price:$2,750 in 1958
Years produced:1954 - 1958

Transmission

Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry plate

Serial Numbers

1954:6 001
1955:11 887
1956:35 001
1957:43 916
1958:56 501
Final:59 033
Serial number location:Serial number plate on the left side of the transmission housing, behind the starter.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:live
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

Related Models

Oliver 550

Model:550

Oliver Super 44

Model:Super 44

Oliver Super 66

Model:Super 66