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Years in Production / 1954–1958

Oliver

Super 55

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Oliver Super 55.

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36hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

2WD Only

Drive

1954–1958

Production years

Oliver

Manufacturer

Super 55 / 01

At a glance

Production

Utility tractor

Original price was $2,750 in 1958

Manufacturer
Oliver

Pto

Rear Pto
live
Rear Type
540 (1.375)

Serial Numbers

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1954
6 001
1955
11 887
1956
35 001
1957
43 916
1958
56 501
Final
59 033

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Mechanical disc brakes

Open operator station.

Super 55 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Waukesha-Oliver

gasoline

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
144 ci2.4 L
Bore Stroke
3.50x3.75 inches89 x 95 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Compression Ratio
7:1
Rated Rpm
2000
Starter Volts
6
Coolant Capacity
14 qts13.2 L
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Oliver

Waukesha-Oliver

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
144 ci2.4 L
Bore Stroke
3.50x3.75 inches89 x 95 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Compression Ratio
15.75:1
Rated Rpm
2000
Starter Volts
12
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

Waukesha-Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline

Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl Waukesha-Oliver

Fuel Tank
13 gal49.2 L

Super 55 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

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

Super 55 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
120 in304 cm
Height
71 in180 cm
Wheelbase
73 in185 cm
Front tread
48 in121 cm
Rear tread
48 in121 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
73 inches185 cm
Weight
3,400 lbs1542 kg
Front Tire
6.00-16
Rear Tire
11-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
6.00-16
Rear Ag
11-28

Super 55 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch Oliver Super 55 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Super 55 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 524

Gasoline 6-speed 2WDSeptember 27, 1952 - October 12, 1954

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
524
Belt Power Max
34.39 hp25.6 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
3.1 gal/hour11.7 l/hour
Max Power
29.60 hp22.1 kW
Max Pull
3,539 lbs1605 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 526

Diesel 6-speed 2WDSeptember 27 - October 14, 1954

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
526
Belt Power Max
33.71 hp25.1 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
2.4 gal/hour9.1 l/hour
Max Power
27.45 hp20.5 kW
Max Pull
3,641 lbs1651 kg

Oliver Super 55 · photo 1 / 1

Oliver Super 55 tractor VA1

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