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Oliver 500 vs Oliver 88 Standard

Verdict: Oliver 500 vs Oliver 88 Standard

The Oliver 500 and the Oliver 88 Standard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 88 Standard leads on rated power with 37 hp against 34 hp. Oliver 88 Standard is the lighter machine (2,131 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 88 Standard holds more fuel (83.3 L vs 33.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 500 is the newer design (1961 vs 1947). In short: choose the Oliver 88 Standard for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 500 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 88 Standard Tractor
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
34 hp
37 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
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
1,648Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Variants
88
row-cropReference
850
similar David Brown modelReference
88 Standard
fixed-treadReference
Engine
Fuel tank
33.1 LReference
83.3 LReference
Engine
26.1 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
22.4 kWReference
Plows
2-3Reference
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
23.1 kWReference
27.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 102 mmReference
89 x 102 mmReference
Power
26.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
6.25:1Reference
15.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
1600Reference
Idle RPM
700-2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
16.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
17.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
23.9 kWReference
Max power
20.6 kWReference
27.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
32.2 kWReference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Belt power (max)
32.2 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
24.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
25.0 kWReference
Rear Type
IReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
21.3 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
191 cmReference
201 cmReference
Weight
4094 to 4179 poundsReference
2131 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6x16Reference
Rear tire
12.4/11-28Reference
13-26Reference
Ag front
5.50-16Reference
6x16Reference
Ag rear
13.6/12-28Reference
13-26Reference
Length
288 cmReference
360 cmReference
Width
159 cmReference
18 cmReference
Height (hood)
131 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 193 cmReference
123 to 139 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 193 cmReference
137 to 157 cmReference
Gas Operating
1857 kgReference
Diesel Operating
1895 kgReference
Ballasted
2664 kgReference
Height
173 cmReference
Operating weight
2131 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3539 kgReference
500 Serial Numbers
1960
100001Reference
1961
100501Reference
1962
101201Reference
1963
101701Reference
Final
102000Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Batteries
1 (gas)Reference
Battery volts
12 (gas)Reference
Test results
Fuel use
9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
1939 kgReference
2390 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
14.4 l/hourReference
88 Standard Serial Numbers
1947
920001 (industrial)Reference
1948
920016 (industrial)Reference
1949
920366 (industrial)Reference
1950
920506 (industrial)Reference
1951
920721 (industrial)Reference
1952
920956 (industrial)Reference
1953
3502979 (industrial)Reference
1954
4500133 (industrial)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
30 cmReference
RPM
992Reference
Speed
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.

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