Oliver 1870


Oliver 1870 tractor photo
1973 - 1974
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
1870
2270
107.8hp*
163.3hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.

Note: the Oliver model 1870 is the same as the Minneapolis-Moline G955. The following data is from the G955 listing.
Production
ManufacturerOliver (a part of White)
Row-Crop tractor
Original price was $13,700 in 1974
Oliver 1870 Engines
Minneapolis-Moline 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl LP-gas
Engine details ...
Oliver 1870 Transmissions
6-speed gear
18-speed three-range power shift
Transmission details ...
Oliver 1870 Power
Drawbar (claimed)80 hp
59.7 kW
Diesel PTO (claimed)97 hp
72.3 kW
LP-gas PTO (claimed)92 hp
68.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)80.19 hp
59.8 kW
PTO (tested)98.8 hp
73.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Power steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional.
Photos
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Capacity
Fuel40 gal (diesel)
151.4 L
 39 gal (LP-Gas)
147.6 L
Hydraulic system6.8 gal
25.7 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity6.8 gal
25.7 L
Pressure2200 psi
151.7 bar
Pump flow20 gpm
75.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase111 inches
281 cm
Weight11900 lbs
5397 kg
Front tire10.00-16
Rear tire18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
1870 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate below the instrument panel, behind the clutch pedal.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
References
1870 references literature
Technical Service Manual Electrical Systems (432613) published in 1973
Technical Service Manual 55 Series Tractor Hydraulics (432616) published in 1973
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This machine's data modified on October 9, 2025
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