Compare/Oliver 1600 Series B vs Oliver Super 99

Oliver 1600 Series B vs Oliver Super 99

Verdict: Oliver 1600 Series B vs Oliver Super 99

The Oliver 1600 Series B and the Oliver Super 99 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver Super 99 leads on rated power with 65 hp against 60 hp. Oliver 1600 Series B is the lighter machine (7,400 kg vs 7,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver Super 99 holds more fuel (113.6 L vs 104.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 1600 Series B is the newer design (1962 vs 1954). In short: choose the Oliver Super 99 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 1600 Series B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Oliver

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Oliver

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

65 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

Six speeds forward and two reverse. A control knob enables a power shift between direct drive and the Hydra-Power range.Reference

Diesel 6-speed 2WDAugust 29 - September 3, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 557 fileReference

Steering

power-assist optionalReference

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Variants

Row-Crop

tricycle frontReference

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Wheatland

standard-front axleReference

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High-Clearance

extended ground clearanceReference

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Engine

Gas Fuel tank

104.1 LReference

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LP-gas Fuel tank

104.1 LReference

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Diesel Fuel tank

128.7 LReference

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Gas Drawbar (claimed)

38.4 kWReference

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LP-gas Drawbar (claimed)

35.4 kWReference

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Diesel Drawbar (claimed)

39.1 kWReference

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Plows

4-5Reference

5-6 (GM)Reference

Displacement

4.1 LReference

4.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 102 mmReference

102 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

9:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

1675Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

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Fuel tank

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113.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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40.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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54.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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58.7 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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46.5 kWReference

Max power

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43.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

355.6mm dry discReference

Transmission

Hydra-PowerReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

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LP-gas PTO (claimed)

41.8 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

45.5 kWReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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59.7 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

252 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

7400 to 8140 poundsReference

7600 to 8200 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

18-26Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

23.1-26Reference

15-34Reference

Length

392 cmReference

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Width

207 cmReference

22 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

195 cmReference

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Ground clearance

60 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

137 to 187 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

167/179 cmReference

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Rear tread

143 to 227 cmReference

157 cmReference

2WD Operating

3356 kgReference

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4WD Operating

3692 kgReference

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Ballasted

4998 kgReference

6804 kgReference

Wheelbase

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203 cmReference

Front tread

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151 cmReference

Operating

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3719 kgReference

1600 Serial Numbers

1962

124-420 (A)Reference

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1963

137-613 (B)Reference

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1964

140-723 (B)Reference

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Location:

Serial plate on instrument panel.Reference

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Final

147-568 (B)Reference

521635Reference

Super 99 Serial Numbers

1954

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519300Reference

1955

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519676Reference

1956

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520456Reference

1957

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520944Reference

1958

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521613Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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31 cmReference

RPM

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1000Reference

Speed

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978.41 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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16.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4178 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.