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Years in Production / 1969–1975

Oliver

1655

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Oliver 1655.

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77hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1969–1975

Production years

Oliver

Manufacturer

1655 / 01

At a glance

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Original price was $10,000 in 1975

The optional Hydraul-Shift transmission allows the operator to shift on the move to an over- or under-drive for each drive gear.

Manufacturer
Oliver (a part of White)

Capacity

Fuel
27.5 gal104.1 L
Hydraulic System
14 gal53.0 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
14 gal53.0 L
Valves
2 to 4

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Control
lower-link draft control

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540
Rear Type
1000
Rear Type
540/1000

Serial Numbers

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1969
218-025
1970
222-600
1971
222-761
1972
231-772
1973
236-586
1974
244-735
1975
257-700
Final
263-340

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Disc brakes

Open operator station. Cab optional with available heater.

1655 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Oliver-Waukesha

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
283 ci4.6 L
Bore Stroke
3.875x4.00 inches98 x 102 mm
Air Cleaner
dry
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
8 qts7.6 L
Coolant Capacity
20 qts18.9 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Oliver-Waukesha

gasoline

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
265 ci4.3 L
Bore Stroke
3.75x4.00 inches95 x 102 mm
Air Cleaner
dry
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
8 qts7.6 L
Coolant Capacity
20 qts18.9 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

1655 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

The Hydraul-Shift transmission allows a three-speed power shift between over, direct, and under drive for each gear.

Transmission
Hydraul-Shift
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
304.8mm dry disc

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission Type
helical gear
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
304.8mm dry disc
Oil Capacity
32 qts30.3 L

1655 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
145.5 in369 cm
Width
81.5 in207 cm
Height
80 in203 cm
Wheelbase
82.13 in208 cm
Front tread
60 in152 cm
Rear tread
56.5 in143 cm

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
99.25 inches252 cm
4wd Wheelbase
82.125 inches208 cm
Weight
7500 to 8000 pounds
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
18.4-34

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-16
Front Ag
6.00-16
Front Ag
6.50-16
Front Ag
7.50-15
Front Ag
7.50-18
Front Ag
11.00L-15
Rear Ag
18.4-34
Rear Ag
12.4-38
Rear Ag
13.6-38
Rear Ag
14.9-38
Rear Ag
15.5-38
Rear Ag
16.9-38

See it in action

Videos

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1655 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1041

Diesel 18-speed 2WDMay 5 - 22, 1970

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 3-Direct used for power test.

Gear 1-Direct used for pull test.

Id
1041
Power At Rated Engine Speed
70.57 hp52.6 kW
Fuel Use
5.0 gal/hour18.9 l/hour
Fuel Use
4.9 gal/hour18.5 l/hour
Max Power
60.07 hp44.8 kW
Max Pull
9,097 lbs4126 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 1042

Gasoline 18-speed 2WDMay 7 - 22, 1970

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 3-Direct used for power test.

Gear 1-Direct used for pull test.

Id
1042
Power At Rated Engine Speed
70.27 hp52.4 kW
Fuel Use
6.6 gal/hour25.0 l/hour
Fuel Use
6.5 gal/hour24.6 l/hour
Max Power
57.44 hp42.8 kW
Max Pull
8,519 lbs3864 kg