Oliver

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
Plows3-4
Belt (tested)44.05 hp (32.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested)37.61 hp (28.0 kW)
Engine
Starterelectric
Idle RPM350-1750
Point gap0.022 inches (0.559 mm)
Rated RPM1600
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke3.50x3.75 inches (89 x 95 mm)
Compression7.00:1
Displacement216 ci (3.5 L)
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity5 qts (4.7 L)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts6 (early), 12 (late)
Engine optionsWaukesha-Oliver 3.5L 6-cyl gasoline, Oliver 3.5L 6-cyl diesel, Waukesha-Oliver 3.5L 6-cyl LP-gas
Coolant capacity18 qts (17.0 L)
Oil change interval90 h
Intake valve clearance0.010 inches (cold) (0.254 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance0.016 inches (cold) (0.406 mm)
Waukesha-Oliver gasoline6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Capacity
Fuel16.5 gal (62.5 L)
Hydraulic system2.9 gal (11.0 L)
Variants
Super 77row-crop
Super 77-Oorchard
Super 77-Sstandard
Electrical
Groundpositive
Batteries1 (gas), 2 (diesel)
Battery volts6, 12 (late gas)
Charging systemgenerator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity2.9 gal (11.0 L)
Pump flow13 gpm (49.2 lpm)
Steering pressure1000 psi (69.0 bar)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential mechanical dry disc brakes
Steeringmanual, power (optional after 1957)
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inCharles City, Iowa, USA
Original price$3,500 in 1958
Years produced1954 - 1958
Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch254mm mechanical dry disc
Oil capacity18 qts (17.0 L)
Diesel engine
TypeOliver 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Starterelectric
Rated RPM1600
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke3.50x3.75 inches (89 x 95 mm)
Compression16:1
Pre-heatingintake air heater, coolant heater (optional)
Displacement216 ci (3.5 L)
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity18 qts (17.0 L)
Oil change interval60 h
LP-gas engine
TypeWaukesha-Oliver 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Rated RPM1600
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke3.50x3.75 inches (89 x 95 mm)
Displacement216 ci (3.5 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Serial Numbers
19548-303
195510-001
195638-500
195744-167
195856-917
Final59-008
LocationSerial number plate below the tractor's instrument panel.
Dimensions & Tires
Width80.3 inches (203 cm)
Height61.5 inches (156 cm)
Length139.3 inches (353 cm)
Weight4328 to 5169 pounds
Rear tire11-38, 12-38
Wheelbase90.8 inches (230 cm)
Front tire5.50-16, 6.00-16
Rear tread60 to 92.5 inches (152 to 234 cm)
Front tread60 to 84 inches (152 to 213 cm)
Ballasted weight8610 lbs (3905 kg)
Ground clearance24.9 inches (63 cm)
Operating weight5169 lbs (2344 kg)
Gas Shipping weight4328 lbs (1963 kg)
Diesel Shipping weight4520 lbs (2050 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM533@1600
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)