Compare/Oliver 500 vs Oliver 77 Row-Crop

Oliver 500 vs Oliver 77 Row-Crop

Verdict: Oliver 500 vs Oliver 77 Row-Crop

The Oliver 500 and the Oliver 77 Row-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 500 leads on rated power with 34 hp against 33 hp. Oliver 500 is the lighter machine (4,094 kg vs 4,207 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 77 Row-Crop holds more fuel (62.5 L vs 33.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 500 is the newer design (1961 vs 1948). In short: choose the Oliver 500 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 77 Row-Crop 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

34 hp

33 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

OliverReference

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Manufacturer

David BrownReference

OliverReference

Gasoline 6-speed 4x2 2WDMarch 14 - April 2, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 735 fileReference

LP gas 6-speed 2WDApril 28 - May 10, 1952Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 470 fileReference

Total built

1,648Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

manualReference

Variants

850

similar David Brown modelReference

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77 Row-Crop

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tricycle chassisReference

77 Standard

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standard frontReference

77 Orchard

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low-profileReference

Engine

Fuel tank

33.1 LReference

62.5 LReference

Engine

26.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Plows

2-3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

23.1 kWReference

24.5 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

3.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

84 x 95 mmReference

Power

26.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

6.25:1Reference

15.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1600Reference

Idle RPM

700-2000Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

16.1 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

17.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

23.9 kWReference

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Max power

20.6 kWReference

24.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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27.7 kWReference

Firing order

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

Belt power (max)

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27.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

24.6 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

25.0 kWReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

21.3 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

230 cmReference

Weight

4094 to 4179 poundsReference

4207 to 4502 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

10-38Reference

Ag front

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6/12-28Reference

12-38Reference

Length

288 cmReference

353 cmReference

Width

159 cmReference

203 cmReference

Height (hood)

131 cmReference

156 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 193 cmReference

152 to 227 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

152 to 234 cmReference

Gas Operating

1857 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

1895 kgReference

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Ballasted

2664 kgReference

3720 kgReference

Height

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190 cmReference

Ground clearance

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63 cmReference

Operating

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2042 kgReference

500 Serial Numbers

1960

100001Reference

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1961

100501Reference

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1962

101201Reference

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1963

101701Reference

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Final

102000Reference

4504470Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Batteries

1 (gas)Reference

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Battery volts

12 (gas)Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1939 kgReference

2167 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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17.4 l/hourReference

77 Serial Numbers

1948

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320001Reference

1949

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320241Reference

1950

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327901Reference

1951

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337243Reference

1952

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347904Reference

1953

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3500001Reference

1954

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4501667Reference

Location:

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later: below instrument panelReference

Capacities

Diameter

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30 cmReference

RPM

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992Reference

Speed

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938.78 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.