Oliver 550 tractor specifications

1958 - 1975

1958 - 1975 Utility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Oliver
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Charles City, Iowa, USA
Total built:20,368 (Oliver)
3,915 (Cockshutt)
Original price:$4,400 (1975 )
During the first year of production the Oliver 550 had the same 2.4L engine as the Super 55.

Oliver 550 Power

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
power test details ...

1958 - 1975

Utility tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 697

Nebraska Tractor Test 697
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD May 11 - 26, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 697 file
PTO performance
Max power:	41.39 hp 30.9 kW
Fuel use:	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	35.36 hp 26.4 kW
Fuel use:	3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	5146 lbs 2334 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 698

Nebraska Tractor Test 698
Diesel 6-speed 2WD May 13 - 26, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 698 file
PTO performance
Max power:	39.21 hp 29.2 kW
Fuel use:	2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	35.09 hp 26.2 kW
Fuel use:	2.8 gal/hour 10.6 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	5110 lbs 2317 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Oliver 550 Engines

Oliver 550 Engines Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl diesel Engine details ...

1958 - 1975

Utility tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline
Oliver 2.5L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Oliver
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	155 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.62x3.75 inches 92 x 95 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	7.75:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	4 qts 3.8 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Oliver
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	155 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.625x3.75 inches 92 x 95 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	16:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter volts:	12

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:power assist
Brakes:differential mechanical dry disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:6-speed gear
Transmission details ...

1958 - 1975

Utility tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Oil capacity:	20 qts 18.9 L

Speeds

Speeds

Capacity

Capacity Fuel:13 gal
49.2 L
Hydraulic system:2.5 gal
9.5 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Capacity:2.5 gal
9.5 L
Pump flow:5.25 gpm
19.9 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:I

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:72.9 inches
185 cm
Weight:3070 to 3730 pounds
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tire:12-26
Full dimensions and tires ...

1958 - 1975

Utility tractor

Oliver 550 Tires

Oliver 550 Tires
Ag front:	6.00-16
Ag rear:	12-26

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	72.9 inches 185 cm
Length:	119.9 inches 304 cm
Height (steering wheel):	58 inches 147 cm
Height (hood):	50.1 inches 127 cm
Front tread:	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm
Rear tread:	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm

Oliver 550 Weight

Oliver 550 Weight
Gas Shipping:	3070 lbs 1392 kg
Diesel Shipping:	3170 lbs 1437 kg
Operating:	3730 lbs 1691 kg

550 Serial Numbers

550 Serial Numbers Location:Serial number plate located on the left side of the Oliver 550, above the foot rest.
photo of 550 serial number
1958:60501
1959:72632
1960:84416
1961:111868
1962:117541
1963:127365
1964:140620
1965:162265
1966:171923
1967:186165
1968:206095
1969:213340
1970:222833
1971:226965
1972:232918
1973:238237
1974:248375
1975:259255
Final:259491

how to read serial numbers...