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Oliver 500 vs Oliver 80

Verdict: Oliver 500 vs Oliver 80

The Oliver 500 and the Oliver 80 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 500 leads on rated power with 34 hp against 30 hp. Oliver 80 is the lighter machine (2,177 kg vs 4,094 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 80 holds more fuel (49.2 L vs 33.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 500 is the newer design (1961 vs 1937). In short: choose the Oliver 500 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 80 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 500 Tractor
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Oliver 80 Tractor
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
34 hp
30 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
OliverReference
Manufacturer
David BrownReference
OliverReference
Gasoline 6-speed 4x2 2WDMarch 14 - April 2, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 735 fileReference
The four-speed transmission was added to the Row-Crop 80 in 1939.Reference
Total built
1,648Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Variants
850
similar David Brown modelReference
Row-crop 80
tricycle-frontReference
Standard 80
fixed-treadReference
Engine
Fuel tank
33.1 LReference
64.3 LReference
Engine
26.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
Plows
2-3Reference
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
23.1 kWReference
22.3 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
4.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 102 mmReference
108 x 133 mmReference
Power
26.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
6.25:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
1200Reference
Idle RPM
700-2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
16.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
23.9 kWReference
Max power
20.6 kWReference
22.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)
28.9 kWReference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Belt power (max)
28.9 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
24.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
25.0 kWReference
Rear Type
IReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
21.3 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
191 cmReference
Weight
4094 to 4179 poundsReference
2177 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4/11-28Reference
11.25-40Reference
Ag front
5.50-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6/12-28Reference
11.25-42Reference
Length
288 cmReference
Width
159 cmReference
Height (hood)
131 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 193 cmReference
13 to 0 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 193 cmReference
152 to 182 cmReference
Gas Operating
1857 kgReference
Diesel Operating
1895 kgReference
Ballasted
2664 kgReference
500 Serial Numbers
1960
100001Reference
1961
100501Reference
1962
101201Reference
1963
101701Reference
Final
102000Reference
115373Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Batteries
1 (gas)Reference
Battery volts
12 (gas)Reference
Test results
Fuel use
9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
1939 kgReference
1716 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
18.9 l/hourReference
80 Serial Numbers
1937
109152Reference
1938
109167Reference
1939
109853 (4-speed)Reference
1940
110221Reference
1941
110615Reference
1942
110945Reference
1943
111219Reference
1944
111391Reference
1945
111929Reference
1946
112879Reference
1947
114144Reference
1948
114944Reference

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.

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