Compare/Oliver 1800 Series A vs Oliver Super 99

Oliver 1800 Series A vs Oliver Super 99

Verdict: Oliver 1800 Series A vs Oliver Super 99

The Oliver 1800 Series A and the Oliver Super 99 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1800 Series A leads on rated power with 74 hp against 65 hp. Oliver 1800 Series A is the lighter machine (3,894 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 1800 Series A holds more fuel (138.2 L vs 113.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 1800 Series A is the newer design (1960 vs 1954). In short: choose the Oliver 1800 Series A for outright pulling power, or the Oliver Super 99 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Oliver

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Oliver

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

74 hp

65 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

Hydra-Power Drive adds a power shift between direct engine drive and a lower gear.Reference

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

Steering

power assistReference

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Engine

Gas Fuel tank

138.2 LReference

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Diesel Fuel tank

119.2 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

46.6 kWReference

54.7 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

4.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 102 mmReference

102 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

8.5:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1675Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Firing order

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

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Power at rated engine speed

52.3 kWReference

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Max power

46.6 kWReference

43.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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113.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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40.3 kWReference

Plows

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5-6 (GM)Reference

Belt (tested)

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58.7 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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46.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

355.6mm dry discReference

Transmission

Hydra-PowerReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

55.1 kWReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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59.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

261 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

3894 kgReference

7600 to 8200 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-15Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

15-34Reference

18-26Reference

Ag front

7.50-15Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

18.5-38Reference

15-34Reference

Length

405 cmReference

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Width

219 cmReference

22 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

203 cmReference

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Operating weight

3894 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

6506 kgReference

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Ground clearance

64 cmReference

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Front tread

23/36 cmReference

151 cmReference

Rear tread

172 to 227 cmReference

157 cmReference

Operating

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3719 kgReference

Ballasted

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6804 kgReference

1800 Serial Numbers

1960

90-525Reference

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1961

111-025Reference

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1962

118-344Reference

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Location:

Serial plate on instrument panel.Reference

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Final

124-395Reference

521635Reference

Test results

Fuel use

18.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

5007 kgReference

4178 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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16.7 l/hourReference

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

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.