Oliver Super 77
The Oliver Super 77 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1954 to 1958 by Oliver in Charles City, Iowa, USA. It was available in row-crop, standard, and orchard variants. The tractor features a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine available in gasoline, diesel, and LP-gas versions. It has a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears and a mechanical dry disc clutch. The Super 77 offers 3-4 plow capacity, with tested drawbar power of 37.61 hp and belt power of 44.05 hp. It has two-wheel drive with manual or optional power steering, differential mechanical dry disc brakes, and an open operator station. Fuel capacity is 16.5 gallons, and the hydraulic system capacity is 2.9 gallons with an open center type. The tractor hitch is rear type II/I with an independent rear PTO running at 540 RPM. Dimensions include a 90.8 inch wheelbase, 139.3 inch length, 80.3 inch width, and 61.5 inch height. Weight ranges from 4328 to 5169 pounds depending on configuration. Electrical system uses positive ground with a generator charging system and 6 or 12 volt batteries depending on model year.
Power48 hp[B]
Founded1954 - 1958
ModelSuper 77
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver Super 77
Power
| Plows | 3-4 |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 44.05 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 37.61 hp (28.0 kW) |
Engine
| Starter | electric |
|---|---|
| Idle RPM | 350-1750 |
| Point gap | 0.022 inches (0.559 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.75 inches (89 x 95 mm) |
| Compression | 7.00:1 |
| Displacement | 216 ci (3.5 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 (early), 12 (late) |
| Engine options | Waukesha-Oliver 3.5L 6-cyl gasoline, Oliver 3.5L 6-cyl diesel, Waukesha-Oliver 3.5L 6-cyl LP-gas |
| Coolant capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Oil change interval | 90 h |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (cold) (0.254 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.016 inches (cold) (0.406 mm) |
| Waukesha-Oliver gasoline | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Capacity
| Fuel | 16.5 gal (62.5 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 2.9 gal (11.0 L) |
Variants
| Super 77 | row-crop |
|---|---|
| Super 77-O | orchard |
| Super 77-S | standard |
Electrical
| Ground | positive |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 1 (gas), 2 (diesel) |
| Battery volts | 6, 12 (late gas) |
| Charging system | generator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2.9 gal (11.0 L) |
| Pump flow | 13 gpm (49.2 lpm) |
| Steering pressure | 1000 psi (69.0 bar) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Differential mechanical dry disc brakes |
| Steering | manual, power (optional after 1957) |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Charles City, Iowa, USA |
| Original price | $3,500 in 1958 |
| Years produced | 1954 - 1958 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | 254mm mechanical dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
Diesel engine
| Type | Oliver 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
|---|---|
| Starter | electric |
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.75 inches (89 x 95 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Pre-heating | intake air heater, coolant heater (optional) |
| Displacement | 216 ci (3.5 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Oil change interval | 60 h |
LP-gas engine
| Type | Waukesha-Oliver 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.75 inches (89 x 95 mm) |
| Displacement | 216 ci (3.5 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1954 | 8-303 |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 10-001 |
| 1956 | 38-500 |
| 1957 | 44-167 |
| 1958 | 56-917 |
| Final | 59-008 |
| Location | Serial number plate below the tractor's instrument panel. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 80.3 inches (203 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 61.5 inches (156 cm) |
| Length | 139.3 inches (353 cm) |
| Weight | 4328 to 5169 pounds |
| Rear tire | 11-38, 12-38 |
| Wheelbase | 90.8 inches (230 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16, 6.00-16 |
| Rear tread | 60 to 92.5 inches (152 to 234 cm) |
| Front tread | 60 to 84 inches (152 to 213 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 8610 lbs (3905 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 24.9 inches (63 cm) |
| Operating weight | 5169 lbs (2344 kg) |
| Gas Shipping weight | 4328 lbs (1963 kg) |
| Diesel Shipping weight | 4520 lbs (2050 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 533@1600 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
