Oliver 1850: all source data

All 118 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)Original price was $8,500 in 1969
Engine
(no label)Waukesha-Oliver 5.1L 6-cyl gasoline
(no label)Perkins 5.8L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)Waukesha-Oliver 5.1L 6-cyl LP Gas
Transmission
(no label)6-speed unsynchronized
(no label)12-speed partial powershift
(no label)18-speed partial power shift
Power
Gas PTO (claimed)92 hp | 68.6 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed)92 hp | 68.6 kW
LP-gas PTO (claimed)90 hp | 67.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)84.52 hp | 63.0 kW
PTO (tested)92.94 hp | 69.3 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Steeringpower assist
(no label)Differential disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station. Oliver Continental Cab optional with available air-conditioning.
Capacity
Gas Fuel (Gas)34.5 gal | 130.6 L
Diesel Fuel (Diesel)31.5 gal | 119.2 L
LP-gas Fuel (LP-gas)42 gal | 159.0 L
LP-gas Fuel (LP-gas)78 gal | 295.2 L
Hydraulic system5 gal | 18.9 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity5 gal | 18.9 L
Pressure2500 psi | 172.4 bar
Valves2 to 4
Pump flow15.9 gpm | 60.2 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII
Rear TypeIII
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6000 lbs | 2721 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540
Rear PTO Type1000
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)103 inches | 261 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)86.25 inches | 219 cm
Weight8965 to 10965 pounds
Front tire7.50-15
Rear tire18.4-34
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate below the tractor's instrument panel.

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Waukesha-Oliver 5.1L 6-cyl gasoline
(no label)Perkins 5.8L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)Waukesha-Oliver 5.1L 6-cyl LP Gas
Engine detail
(no label)Waukesha-Oliver
(no label)gasoline
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement310 ci | 5.1 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x4.375 inches | 98 x 111 mm
Air cleanerdry with precleaner
Compression8.5:1
Rated RPM2400
Starter volts12
Oil capacity8 qts | 7.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)20 qts | 18.9 L
(no label)Perkins
(no label)diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)The 354 Perkins diesel in the Oliver 1850 was initially listed as a 352.
Displacement354 ci | 5.8 L
Bore/Stroke3.88x5.00 inches | 99 x 127 mm
Air cleanerdry with pre-cleaner
Compression16:1
Rated RPM2400
Starter volts12
Oil capacity12 qts | 11.4 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)20 qts | 18.9 L
(no label)Waukesha-Oliver
(no label)LP Gas
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement310 ci | 5.1 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x4.375 inches | 98 x 111 mm
Compression9:1
Starter volts12
Oil capacity8 qts | 7.6 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)20 qts | 18.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)6-speed unsynchronized
(no label)12-speed partial powershift
(no label)18-speed partial power shift
Transmission
Typeunsynchronized
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch330mm dry disc
Oil capacity43 qts | 40.7 L
TransmissionHydra-Power
Typepartial powershift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch330mm dry disc
TransmissionHydraul-Shift
Typepartial power shift
Gears18 forward and 6 reverse
(no label)Introduced in late 1967, the Hydraul-Shift transmission provided an on-the-move shift to underdrive and overdrive.

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Ag front (2WD)7.50-15
4WD Ag front (4WD)12.4/11-24
Ag rear18.4-34
2WD Ag front (2WD)7.50-18
4WD Ag front (4WD)13.6/12-24
2WD Ag rear (2WD)15.5-38
4WD Ag rear (4WD)23.1-30
4WD Ag rear (4WD)23.1-34
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)103 inches | 261 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)86.25 inches | 219 cm
2WD Length (2WD)159.5 inches | 405 cm
4WD Length (4WD)152.5 inches | 387 cm
Width86.5 inches | 219 cm
Height (steering wheel)78.5 inches | 199 cm
Ground clearance25.5 inches | 64 cm
2WD Front tread9.25/14.5 inches | 23/36 cm
2WD Front tread68 to 89.5 inches | 172 to 227 cm
4WD Front tread66/70.75/80 inches | 167/179/203 cm
Rear tread68 to 89.5 inches | 172 to 227 cm
Weight
Operating8,965 lbs (2WD gas) | 4066 kg
Operating9,265 lbs (2WD diesel) | 4202 kg
Operating10,605 lbs (4WD gas) | 4810 kg
Operating10,965 lbs (4WD diesel) | 4973 kg
Ballasted16,225 lbs | 7359 kg