Oliver Super 55 tractor specifications

1954 - 1958

1954 - 1958 Utility tractor

Series:

Series:Super 55550 ↓

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 ...

Oliver 550 Engines

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

Mechanical

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

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 ...

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
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Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	positive
Batteries:	2 (diesel)
	1 (gas)
Battery volts:	6 (diesel)
	12 (gas)

Production

Production Manufacturer:Oliver
Type:Utility tractor
Original price:$2,750 (1958)

Oliver Super 55 Power

Oliver Super 55 Power Drawbar (claimed):23.3 hp
17.4 kW
PTO (claimed):32.65 hp
24.3 kW
Drawbar (tested):29.60 hp
22.1 kW
Belt (tested):34.39 hp
25.6 kW
power test details ...

1954 - 1958

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	Super 55
	550 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 524

Nebraska Tractor Test 524
Gasoline 6-speed 2WD September 27, 1952 - October 12, 1954 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 524 file
Belt power (max):	34.39 hp 25.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.1 gal/hour 11.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	29.60 hp 22.1 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	3,539 lbs 1605 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 526

Nebraska Tractor Test 526
Diesel 6-speed 2WD September 27 - October 14, 1954 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 526 file
Belt power (max):	33.71 hp 25.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	27.45 hp 20.5 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull:	3,641 lbs 1651 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Oliver Super 55 Engines

Oliver Super 55 Engines Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl diesel Fuel tank:13 gal
49.2 L
Engine details ...

1954 - 1958

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	Super 55
	550 ↓

Engines overview

Engines overview
Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl diesel

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Oliver
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	144 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.50x3.75 inches 89 x 95 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	7:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter volts:	6
Coolant capacity:	14 qts 13.2 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Oliver
diesel
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	144 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.50x3.75 inches 89 x 95 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Compression:	15.75:1
Rated RPM:	2000
Starter volts:	12

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Brakes:mechanical disc
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:6-speed unsychronized gear
Transmission details ...

1954 - 1958

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	Super 55
	550 ↓

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	unsychronized gear
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	dry plate

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:live
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Weight:3,400 lbs
1542 kg
Front tire:6.00-16
Rear tire:11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1954 - 1958

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	Super 55
	550 ↓

Oliver Super 55 Tires

Oliver Super 55 Tires
Ag front:	6.00-16
Ag rear:	11-28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Length:	120 inches 304 cm
Height:	71 inches 180 cm
Operating weight:	3,400 lbs 1542 kg
Ballasted weight:	5,500 lbs 2494 kg
Front tread:	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm
Rear tread:	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm