Compare/Oliver 600 vs Oliver 99

Oliver 600 vs Oliver 99

Verdict: Oliver 600 vs Oliver 99

The Oliver 600 and the Oliver 99 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 99 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 48 hp. Oliver 600 is the lighter machine (1,955 kg vs 3,208 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 99 holds more fuel (128.7 L vs 43.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 600 is the newer design (1962 vs 1937). In short: choose the Oliver 99 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 600 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

48 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

OliverReference

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Manufacturer

David BrownReference

OliverReference

With 13-28 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Factories

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South Bend, Indiana, USAReference

Variants

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all-fuel engineReference

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gasoline engineReference

990

similar David Brown modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

43.5 LReference

128.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.0 LReference

4.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 114 mmReference

102 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

17:1Reference

5.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1675Reference

Idle RPM

700-2200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

3.1 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

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Plows

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5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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38.8 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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46.4 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Belt power (max)

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46.4 kWReference

Max power

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38.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

35.8 kWReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

1955 kgReference

3208 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

14.9/13-28Reference

46x12Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

14-30Reference

15-30Reference

Length

299 cmReference

319 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

165 cmReference

Height (hood)

142 cmReference

151 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

132 cmReference

Operating weight

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3208 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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5946 kgReference

Speeds

99 Serial Numbers

1937

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508918Reference

1938

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508935Reference

1939

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509612Reference

1940

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510068Reference

1941

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510564Reference

1942

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510977Reference

1943

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511296Reference

1944

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511474Reference

1945

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512044Reference

1946

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512821Reference

1947

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513106Reference

1948

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513856Reference

1949

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514856Reference

1950

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516276Reference

1951

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516888Reference

1952

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517874Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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42 cmReference

RPM

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596Reference

Speed

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792.48 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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23.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3444 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.