Oliver 500: all source data
All 74 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| Distributor | Oliver |
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| Manufacturer | David Brown |
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| (no label) | Utility tractor |
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| (no label) | Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England |
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| Total built | 1,648 |
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| (no label) | Original price was $2,670 in 1963 |
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Engine| (no label) | David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl diesel |
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| (no label) | David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 8.75 gal | 33.1 L |
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Transmission| (no label) | 6-speed gear |
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Power| Engine | 35 hp | 26.1 kW |
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| Drawbar (claimed) | 30 hp | 22.4 kW |
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| PTO (claimed) | 33 hp | 24.6 kW |
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| Plows | 2-3 |
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| Drawbar (tested) | 30.93 hp | 23.1 kW |
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| PTO (tested) | 33.56 hp | 25.0 kW |
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Mechanical| (no label) | Two-wheel drive |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
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| Steering | manual |
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| (no label) | Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
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| (no label) | Open operator station. |
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Pto| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 75.25 inches | 191 cm |
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| Weight | 4094 to 4179 pounds |
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| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
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| Rear tire | 12.4/11-28 |
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Electrical| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 2 (diesel) |
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| Batteries | 1 (gas) |
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| Battery volts | 6 (diesel) |
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| Battery volts | 12 (gas) |
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Engine
Engine options| (no label) | David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl diesel |
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| (no label) | David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline |
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Engine detail| (no label) | David Brown |
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| (no label) | diesel |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| Displacement | 154 ci | 2.5 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x4.00 inches | 89 x 102 mm |
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| Power | 35 hp | 26.1 kW |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Compression | 17:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2000 |
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| Idle RPM | 700-2000 |
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| Starter volts | 12 |
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| Oil capacity | 4.5 qts | 4.3 L |
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| Coolant capacity (Coolant) | 12 qts | 11.4 L |
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| (no label) | David Brown |
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| (no label) | gasoline |
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| (no label) | 4-cylinder |
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| (no label) | liquid-cooled |
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| Displacement | 154 ci | 2.5 L |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x4.00 inches | 89 x 102 mm |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Compression | 6.25:1 |
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| Rated RPM | 2000 |
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Transmission
Transmission| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 17 qts | 16.1 L |
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Dimensions
Tires| Ag front | 5.50-16 |
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| Ag rear | 12.4/11-28 |
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| Ag rear | 13.6/12-28 |
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Dimensions| Wheelbase | 75.25 inches | 191 cm |
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| Length | 113.6 inches | 288 cm |
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| Width | 62.75 inches | 159 cm |
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| Height (hood) | 51.75 inches | 131 cm |
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| Clearance (front axle) | 18.5 inches | 46 cm |
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| Front tread | 52 to 76 inches | 132 to 193 cm |
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| Rear tread | 52 to 76 inches | 132 to 193 cm |
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Weight| Gas Operating (Gas) | 4094 lbs | 1857 kg |
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| Diesel Operating (Diesel) | 4179 lbs | 1895 kg |
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| Ballasted | 5874 lbs | 2664 kg |
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