Oliver 1550: all source data

All 92 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerOliver
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA
(no label)Original price was $6,000 in 1969
Engine
(no label)Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline
(no label)Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl LP-gas
Gas Fuel tank (Gas)27.5 gal | 104.1 L
Diesel Fuel tank (Diesel)27.5 gal | 104.1 L
LP-gas Fuel tank (LP-gas)34 gal | 128.7 L
LP-gas Fuel tank (LP-gas)78 gal | 295.2 L
Transmission
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
(no label)6-speed unsynchronized gear
Power
Gas PTO (claimed)53 hp | 39.5 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed)53 hp | 39.5 kW
LP-gas PTO (claimed)51 hp | 38.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)45.7 hp | 34.1 kW
PTO (tested)53.50 hp | 39.9 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringpower assist
(no label)Disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station. Oliver Continental cab optional.
Hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Controllower-link draft sensing
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Rear PTO Type1000
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase99 inches | 251 cm
Weight7000 lbs | 3175 kg
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire15.5-38

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline
(no label)Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl LP-gas
Engine detail
(no label)Oliver
(no label)diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement232 ci | 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke3.625x3.75 inches | 92 x 95 mm
Air cleanerdry
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM2200
Starter volts12
Oil capacity5 qts | 4.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)20 qts | 18.9 L
(no label)Oliver
(no label)gasoline
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement232 ci | 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke3.625x3.75 inches | 92 x 95 mm
Air cleanerdry
Compression8:1
Rated RPM2200
Starter volts12
Oil capacity5 qts | 4.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)20 qts | 18.9 L
(no label)Oliver
(no label)LP-gas
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement232 ci | 3.8 L
Bore/Stroke3.625x3.75 inches | 92 x 95 mm
Air cleanerdry
Compression8.75:1
Rated RPM2200
Starter volts12
Oil capacity5 qts | 4.7 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)20 qts | 18.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)12-speed partial power shift
(no label)6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission
TransmissionHydra-Power
Typepartial power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch279.4mm dry disc
Oil capacity32 qts | 30.3 L
(no label)The Hydra-Power transmission provides a two-speed power shift between direct-drive and the lower Hydra-Power range.
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch279.4mm dry disc
Oil capacity32 qts | 30.3 L

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear15.5-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase99 inches | 251 cm
Length154.6 inches | 392 cm
Width81.5 inches | 207 cm
Height (exhaust)97.625 inches | 247 cm
Operating weight7000 lbs | 3175 kg
Ballasted weight8730 lbs | 3959 kg
Rear tread55 to 90.9 inches | 139 to 230 cm