Oliver
Oliver Super 88
The Oliver Super 88 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1954 to 1958 by Oliver in Charles City, Iowa, USA. It features a Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cylinder gasoline or diesel engine, a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive. The tractor has an open operator station and offers manual steering with optional power steering after 1957. It has a drawbar power of 47.08 hp and belt power of 55.77 hp. The Super 88 includes an independent rear PTO with a 540 rpm type and a hydraulic system with a 2.9 gal capacity. Dimensions include a 93.75 inch wheelbase, 144 inch length, and 75 inch height. It weighs between 5000 and 5400 lbs depending on configuration. The tractor uses positive ground electrical system with a generator charging system and 6 or 12 volt batteries depending on model year.
Power62 hp[B]
Founded1954 - 1958
ModelSuper 88
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver Super 88
Power
| Belt (tested) | 55.77 hp (41.6 kW) |
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| Drawbar (tested) | 47.08 hp (35.1 kW) |
Engine
| Starter | electric |
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| Idle RPM | 350-1750 |
| Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.00 inches (95 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 7.3:1 |
| Pre-heating | intake air heater, coolant heater (Optional) |
| Displacement | 265 ci (4.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Diesel engine | Waukesha-Oliver, diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
| Starter volts | 6 (early), 12 (late) |
| Diesel Starter | electric |
| Engine options | Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline, Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl diesel |
| Diesel Idle RPM | 600-1750 |
| Gasoline engine | Waukesha-Oliver, gasoline, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
| Coolant capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Diesel Rated RPM | 1600 |
| Diesel Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Diesel Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.00 inches (95 x 102 mm) |
| Diesel Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Diesel Displacement | 265 ci (4.3 L) |
| Diesel Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Oil change interval | 90 h |
| Diesel Starter volts | 12 |
| Diesel Coolant capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Diesel Oil change interval | 60 h |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 2.9 gal (11.0 L) |
Electrical
| Ground | positive |
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| Batteries | 1 (gas), 2 (diesel) |
| Battery volts | 6, 12 (late gas) |
| Charging system | generator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| 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 |
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| Brakes | Differential mechanical dry disc brakes |
| Steering | manual, power (Optional after 1957) |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Built in | Charles City, Iowa, USA |
| Years made | 1954 - 1958 |
| Original price | $4,000 in 1958 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | 297.4mm mechanical dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 80 inches (203 cm) |
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| Height | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Length | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Rear tire | 13.6-38, 15.5-38 |
| Wheelbase | 93.75 inches (238 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16, 7.50-16 |
| Rear tread | 60 to 92.5 inches (152 to 234 cm) |
| Front tread | 8.125/10.375/12.375 inches (20/26/31 cm) (tricycle) |
| Ballasted weight | 9343 lbs (4237 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 25.3 inches (64 cm) |
| Operating weight | 5400 lbs (2449 kg) |
| Weight Gas Shipping | 5000 lbs (2268 kg) |
| Weight Diesel Shipping | 5100 lbs (2313 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Engine RPM | 533@1600 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |