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Years in Production / 1954–1958

Oliver

Super 77

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Oliver Super 77.

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48hp

Engine estimate · from belt

2WD Only

Drive

1954–1958

Production years

Oliver

Manufacturer

Super 77 / 01

At a glance

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA

Original price was $3,500 in 1958

Manufacturer
Oliver

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Differential mechanical dry disc brakes

Open operator station.

Steering
manual
Steering
power *Optional after 1957

Capacity

Fuel
16.5 gal62.5 L
Hydraulic System
2.9 gal11.0 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
2.9 gal11.0 L
Pump Flow
13 gpm49.2 lpm
Steering Press
1000 psi69.0 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
533@1600

Electrical

Ground
positive
Charging System
generator
Batteries
1 (gas)
Batteries
2 (diesel)
Battery Volts
6
Battery Volts
12 (late gas)

Super 77 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail (Option 1)

Waukesha-Oliver

gasoline

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
216 ci3.5 L
Bore Stroke
3.50x3.75 inches89 x 95 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Compression Ratio
7.00:1
Rated Rpm
1600
Idle Rpm
350-1750
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
6 (early)
Starter Volts
12 (late)
Coolant Capacity
18 qts17.0 L
Sparkplug Gap
0.025 inches0.635 mm
Point Gap
0.022 inches0.559 mm
Intake Valve Clearance
0.010 inches (cold)0.254 mm
Exhaust Valve Clearance
0.016 inches (cold)0.406 mm
Fuel Type
gasoline
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Oil Capacity
5 qts4.7 L
Oil Change
90 h

Engine Detail (Option 2)

Oliver

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
216 ci3.5 L
Bore Stroke
3.50x3.75 inches89 x 95 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Pre Heating
intake air heater
Pre Heating
coolant heater OptOptional
Compression Ratio
16:1
Rated Rpm
1600
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
18 qts17.0 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline
Oil Change
60 h

Engine Detail (Option 3)

Waukesha-Oliver

LP-gas

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
216 ci3.5 L
Bore Stroke
3.50x3.75 inches89 x 95 mm
Air Cleaner
oil bath
Rated Rpm
1600
Fuel Type
LP-gas
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Super 77 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
254mm mechanical dry disc
Oil Capacity
18 qts17.0 L

Super 77 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
139.3 in353 cm
Width
80.3 in203 cm
Height
61.5 in156 cm
Wheelbase
90.8 in230 cm
Ground clearance
24.9 in63 cm
Front tread
60 in152 cm
Rear tread
60 in152 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
90.8 inches230 cm
Weight
4328 to 5169 pounds
Front Tire
5.50-16
Rear Tire
11-38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
5.50-16
Front Ag
6.00-16
Rear Ag
11-38
Rear Ag
12-38

Super 77 / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch Oliver Super 77 videos from their original YouTube creators.

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Super 77 / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 542

Gasoline 6-speed 2WDMay 18 - 24, 1955

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
542
Belt Power Max
43.98 hp32.8 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
4.1 gal/hour15.5 l/hour
Max Power
37.61 hp28.0 kW
Max Pull
5366 lbs2434 kg

Nebraska Tractor Test 543

Diesel 6-speed 2WDMay 16 - 26, 1955

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Gear 1 used for pull test.

Id
543
Belt Power Max
44.05 hp32.8 kW
Belt Fuel Use Max
3.0 gal/hour11.4 l/hour
Max Power
38.13 hp28.4 kW
Max Pull
5659 lbs2566 kg

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Oliver Super 77 diesel tractor MD1

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