Compare/Oliver 70 Standard vs Oliver OC-3

Oliver 70 Standard vs Oliver OC-3

Verdict: Oliver 70 Standard vs Oliver OC-3

The Oliver 70 Standard and the Oliver OC-3 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver OC-3 leads on rated power with 22 hp against 20 hp. Oliver 70 Standard is the lighter machine (1,496 kg vs 1,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver OC-3 is the newer design (1951 vs 1935). In short: choose the Oliver OC-3 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 70 Standard 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

Kerosene 4-speed 2WDJune 24 - 30, 1937Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 284 fileReference

liquid-cooled vertical L-headReference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

industrial tractorReference

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70 Row-Crop

tricycle chassisReference

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70 Standard

standard chassisReference

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70 Orchard

low-profileReference

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Engine

Plows

2 (14-inch)Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

14.8 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

20.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 111 mmReference

83 x 102 mmReference

Fuel system

Zenith carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

1500Reference

1700Reference

Firing order

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

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Coolant capacity

4.3 LReference

10.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

19.9 kWReference

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Max power

14.8 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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45.4 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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19.8 kWReference

Compression

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6.67:1Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Dimensions

Weight

1496 kgReference

1750 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

9.00-24Reference

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Ag front

5.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

9.00-24Reference

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Length

306 cmReference

254 cmReference

Height (hood)

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128 cmReference

Gauge

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172 cmReference

70 Standard Serial Number Location

70 Standard Serial Numbers

1936

300001 (Hart-Parr)Reference

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1937

301803 (Oliver)Reference

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1938

302084Reference

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1939

303465Reference

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1940

305362Reference

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1941

306594Reference

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1942

307580Reference

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1943

308188Reference

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1944

308484Reference

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1945

310218Reference

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1946

311116Reference

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1947

312690Reference

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1948

314221Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

32 cmReference

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Width

18 cmReference

133 cmReference

RPM

774Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

12.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1194 kgReference

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Oliver OC-3 attachments

OC-3 Serial Numbers

1951

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1WH000Reference

1952

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3WH712Reference

1953

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3500001Reference

1954

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4500001Reference

1955

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11WH760Reference

1956

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15WH306Reference

1957

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19WH090Reference

Oliver OC-3 Tracks

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.