Compare/Oliver 600 vs Oliver Super 88

Oliver 600 vs Oliver Super 88

Verdict: Oliver 600 vs Oliver Super 88

The Oliver 600 and the Oliver Super 88 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 600 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. Oliver 600 is the lighter machine (1,955 kg vs 5,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 600 is the newer design (1962 vs 1954). In short: choose the Oliver 600 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver Super 88 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Oliver

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Oliver

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

47 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

Diesel 6-speed 2WDOctober 4 - 13, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 527 fileReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

—

powerReference

Variants

990

similar David Brown modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

43.5 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.0 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 114 mmReference

95 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

17:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1600Reference

Idle RPM

700-2200Reference

600-1750Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.1 LReference

17.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

17.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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35.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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41.6 kWReference

Firing order

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

Starter

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electricReference

Oil change

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60 hReference

Pre-heating

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coolant heaterReference

Belt power (max)

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40.9 kWReference

Max power

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35.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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297.4mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

35.8 kWReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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11.0 LReference

Capacity

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11.0 LReference

Pump flow

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49.2 lpmReference

Steering press.

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69.0 barReference

Engine RPM

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533@1600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

238 cmReference

Weight

1955 kgReference

5000 to 5400 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9/13-28Reference

13.6-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

14-30Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

299 cmReference

365 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

203 cmReference

Height (hood)

142 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 193 cmReference

20/26/31 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

152 to 234 cmReference

Height

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190 cmReference

Ground clearance

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64 cmReference

Gas Shipping

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2268 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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2313 kgReference

Operating

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2449 kgReference

Ballasted

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4237 kgReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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75.7 LReference

Super 88 Serial Numbers

1954

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6-503Reference

1955

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10-075Reference

1956

—

36-774Reference

1957

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43-901Reference

1958

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56-580Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate below the tractor's instrument panel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Batteries

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2 (diesel)Reference

Battery volts

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12 (late gas)Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2851 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.