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Oliver Super 88

Oliver Super 88 tractor
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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.
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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)
Drawbar (tested):47.08 hp (35.1 kW)

Engine

Starter:electric
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)
Hydraulic system:2.9 gal (11.0 L)

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
Years made:1954 - 1958
Original price:$4,000 in 1958

Transmission

Type:gear
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

Dimensions & Tires

Width:80 inches (203 cm)
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
Engine RPM:533@1600
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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