Oliver
550
Farm tractor · 1958–1975 · 45 hp
Oliver550
The Oliver 550 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1958 to 1975. It features a Oliver engine, and mechanical steering. The transmission is a gear type with 6 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Oliver |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 155 ci (2.5 L) |
| Bore | 3.63 in (92 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.75 in (95 mm) |
| Power Gross | 45.5 hp (33.9 kW) |
| Power Net | 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
| Power PTO | 41 hp (30.6 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | oil bath |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14 qts (13.2 L) |
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
| Rated | 2,000 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | 254mm mechanical dry disc |
| Available Options | 6-speed gear |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Total Flow | 35 gpm (132.5 lpm) |
PTO
| Rear Type | independent |
|---|
Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Hitch Control | position and draft control |
Dimensions
| Length | 119.88 in (304 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 66.75 in (169 cm) |
| Height | 57.9 in (147 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 72.88 in (185 cm) |
| Front Tread | 52 in (132 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 48 in (121 cm) |
Weight
diesel
| Shipping | 3,221 lbs (1,461 kg) |
|---|
gas
| Shipping | 3,132 lbs (1,420 kg) |
|---|
Tires & Tracks
| Front Industrial | 7.60-15, 5.50-16, 6.00-16, 6.50-16, 7.50-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Industrial | 14.9/13-24, 11.2/10-28, 12.4/11-28, 13.6/12-26, 14.9/13-24, 14.9/13-26 |
Steering
| Type | mechanical |
|---|
Attachments
Oliver 558 loaderOliver 578 loaderBackhoe
| Digging Depth | 120 in (304 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Oliver 510 Backhoe |
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| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride RCF2072 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2060 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Bush Hog BH115 | Rotary Cutters | 56" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1860 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1872 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 20 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-242 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 20 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-142 | Rotary Cutters | 42" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 20 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1548 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 20 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-148 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH116 | Rotary Cutters | 68" | 25 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-160 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 30 hp |
| Land Pride RCD1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-360 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-172 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2772 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310-2 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2696 | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 40 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-372 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 40 hp |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.