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Oliver 440 vs Oliver 70

Verdict: Oliver 440 vs Oliver 70

The Oliver 440 and the Oliver 70 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 70 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 28 hp. Oliver 440 is the lighter machine (1,134 kg vs 3,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 440 is the newer design (1960 vs 1935). In short: choose the Oliver 70 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 440 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

28 hp

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

liquid-cooledReference

The six-speed transmission was introduced on the "streamlined" model 70 in 1937. The top two gears were locked out if the tractor was equipped with steel wheels.Reference

Final drives

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bull gearReference

Engine

Plows

2Reference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

81 x 111 mmReference

79 x 111 mmReference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

1500Reference

Fuel tank

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56.8 LReference

Aux. fuel

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3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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16.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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21.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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23.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Firing order

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

Oil capacity

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24.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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4.3 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.305 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.305 mmReference

Belt power (max)

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23.5 kWReference

Max power

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21.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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229mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

20.9 kWReference

22.6 kWReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

1134 kgReference

3000 to 4400 poundsReference

Front tire

5.00-15Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

11-38Reference

Ag front

5.00-15Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-24Reference

11-38Reference

Wheelbase

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229 cmReference

Length

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359 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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177 cmReference

Height (hood)

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147 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1360 kgReference

Operating weight

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1995 kgReference

Rear tread

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182 to 228 cmReference

Variants

70 Row-Crop

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tricycle chassisReference

70 Standard

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standard chassisReference

70 Orchard

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low-profileReference

70 Serial Numbers

1935

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20001Reference

1936

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200686Reference

1937

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208729Reference

1938

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219645Reference

1939

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223255Reference

1940

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231116Reference

1941

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236356Reference

1942

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241391Reference

1943

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243640Reference

1944

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244711Reference

1945

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250180Reference

1946

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252780Reference

1947

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258140Reference

1948

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262840Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the left side of the engine, behind the air cleaner.Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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32 cmReference

Width

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204 cmReference

RPM

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774Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1891 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.