Oliver 550


Oliver 550 tractor photo
1958 - 1975
Utility tractor
Series map:
440
550
660
31.1hp*
46.0hp*
45.6hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerOliver
Utility tractor
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA
Total built20,368 (Oliver)
 3,915 (Cockshutt)
Original price was $4,400 in 1975
During the first year of production the Oliver 550 had the same 2.4L engine as the Super 55.
Oliver 550 Engines
Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Oliver 550 Power
Drawbar (claimed)35.3 hp
26.3 kW
PTO (claimed)41.39 hp
30.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)35.36 hp
26.4 kW
PTO (tested)41.39 hp
30.9 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steeringpower assist
Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel13 gal
49.2 L
Hydraulic system2.5 gal
9.5 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity2.5 gal
9.5 L
Pump flow5.25 gpm
19.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear RPM540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase72.9 inches
185 cm
Weight3070 to 3730 pounds
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire12-26
Full dimensions and tires ...
550 Serial Number Location
Oliver 550 serial number location
Serial number plate located on the left side of the Oliver 550, above the foot rest.
550 Serial Numbers
195860501
195972632
196084416
1961111868
1962117541
1963127365
1964140620
1965162265
1966171923
1967186165
1968206095
1969213340
1970222833
1971226965
1972232918
1973238237
1974248375
1975259255
Final259491

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Electrical
Groundpositive
Batteries2 (diesel)
 1 (gas)
Battery volts6 (diesel)
 12 (gas)
References
550 references literature
3-Plow Power 550 Tractor published in 1962, by Oliver
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