Oliver 1955 tractor specifications

1970 - 1974

1970 - 1974 55 SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Series:

Series:1855 ← 1955

1969 - 1975

55 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

1755 ←

1855

→ 1955

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	Oliver (a part of White)
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Original price:	$13,000 (1975 )

Oliver 1855 Power

Oliver 1855 Power
PTO (claimed):	92 hp 68.6 kW (gas)
	98 hp 73.1 kW (diesel)
Drawbar (tested):	82.65 hp 61.6 kW
PTO (tested):	98.60 hp 73.5 kW
power test details ...

Oliver 1855 Engines

Oliver 1855 Engines
Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl diesel
Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank:	35 gal 132.5 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:	power
Brakes:	differential hydraulic disc
Cab:	Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and cab.
Transmissions:	6-speed gear
	18-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type:	closed center
Pump flow:	20 gpm 75.7 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	I/II
	II/III (optional)
Rear lift:	4,000 lbs 1814 kg
	6,000 lbs 2721 kg (Cat 3)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540
	540/1000
	1000
Engine RPM:	984@2400

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase:	103 inches 261 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	86.25 inches 219 cm
Weight:	11,150 lbs 5057 kg
Front tire:	11L-15
Rear tire:	23.1-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

1855 Serial Numbers

1855 Serial Numbers
1969:	220-640
1970:	221-099
1971:	225-508
1972:	231-366
1973:	236-585
1974:	247-436
1975:	255-727
Final:	255-785
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Production

Production Manufacturer:Oliver (a part of White)
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Original price:$14,250 (1974 )

Oliver 1955 Power

Oliver 1955 Power PTO (claimed):108 hp
80.5 kW
Drawbar (tested):90.32 hp
67.4 kW
PTO (tested):108.16 hp
80.7 kW
power test details ...

1970 - 1974

55 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

1855 ←

1955

Nebraska Tractor Test 1055

Nebraska Tractor Test 1055
Diesel 18-speed 2WD October 15 - 24, 1970 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1055 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	108.16 hp 80.7 kW
Fuel use:	6.9 gal/hour 26.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	90.32 hp 67.4 kW
Fuel use:	7.0 gal/hour 26.5 l/hour
Gear 3-direct used for power test.
Max pull:	12,639 lbs 5733 kg
Gear 2-under used for pull test.

Oliver 1955 Engine

Oliver 1955 Engine Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl diesel Fuel tank:35 gal
132.5 L
Engine details ...

1970 - 1974

55 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

1855 ←

1955

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Oliver-Waukesha
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	310 ci 5.1 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.875x4.375 inches 98 x 111 mm
Air cleaner:	dry
Rated RPM:	2400
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	20 qts 18.9 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:power
Brakes:differential hydraulic dry disc
Cab:Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and cab.
Transmissions:6-speed gear
18-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...

1970 - 1974

55 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

1855 ←

1955

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
6-speed gear
18-speed partial power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	330mm cerametallic disc

Speeds

Speeds
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Hydraul-Shift
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch:	330mm cerametallic disc
The Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear.

Speeds

Speeds
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Pump flow:20 gpm
75.7 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II/III
Rear lift:6000 lbs
2721 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:1000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires 2WD Wheelbase:103 inches
261 cm
4WD Wheelbase:86.25 inches
219 cm
Weight:11,250 lbs
5103 kg
Front tire:11L-15
Rear tire:20.8-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1970 - 1974

55 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Series:

1855 ←

1955

Oliver 1955 Tires

Oliver 1955 Tires
Ag front:	11L-15
Ag rear:	20.8-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase:	103 inches 261 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	86.25 inches 219 cm
2WD Length:	159.5 inches 405 cm
4WD Length:	152.375 inches 387 cm
Width:	80.625 inches 204 cm *Minimum width
Height (steering wheel):	85.5 inches 217 cm
Operating weight:	11,250 lbs 5103 kg
Ballasted weight:	16,220 lbs 7357 kg
2WD Ground clearance:	25.5 inches 64 cm
4WD Ground clearance:	13.5 inches 34 cm
2WD Front tread:	61.5 to 87.5 inches 156 to 222 cm
4WD Front tread:	60/70.75/80 inches 152/179/203 cm
Rear tread:	57 to 119.5 inches 144 to 303 cm