Oliver · Super series series
Oliver Super 55
Utility tractor · 1954–1958 · Gasoline
The Oliver Super 55 was a utility-class row-crop tractor designed to slot beneath Oliver's larger Super 66, 77, and 88 models, competing against light utility tractors from Farmall, Ford, and John Deere. It featured Oliver's distinctive Hydra-Lectric electro-hydraulic remote control system and independent live PTO, advanced conveniences for a tractor in its class. Both gasoline and diesel versions were offered from Oliver's Battle Creek, Michigan plant.
- belt power
- 34.4 hp
- Weight
- 3,400 lb (1,542 kg)
- Displacement
- 144 ci (2.4 L)
Specifications
| Type | Utility |
|---|---|
| Series | Super series |
| Production | 1954–1958 |
| Factory | Battle Creek, Michigan, USA |
| Original price | $2,750 (1958 USD) |
| Make | Oliver-Waukesha |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 144 ci (2.4 L) |
| Bore × stroke | 3.50x3.75 in |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpm |
| Compression | 7:1 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drawbar power | 29.6 hp (22.1 kW) |
|---|---|
| Belt power | 34.4 hp (25.6 kW) |
| Nebraska test | Nebraska Test 524 |
| Transmission | sliding-gear, unsynchronized — 6 forward, 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
| Brakes | mechanical disc, independent |
| Hydraulics | Hydra-Lectric |
|---|---|
| Hitch control | optional 3-point |
| Rear PTO | live |
| PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Weight | 3,400 lb (1,542 kg) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Front tires | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tires | 11-28 |
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