Compare/Oliver 950 vs Oliver Super 99

Oliver 950 vs Oliver Super 99

Verdict: Oliver 950 vs Oliver Super 99

The Oliver 950 and the Oliver Super 99 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver Super 99 leads on rated power with 65 hp against 60 hp. Oliver 950 is the lighter machine (4,717 kg vs 7,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 950 is the newer design (1958 vs 1954). In short: choose the Oliver Super 99 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 950 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

60 hp

65 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 6-speed 2WDAugust 29 - September 3, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 557 fileReference

Original price

$5,900 (1961)Reference

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Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

36.3 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Plows

5-6Reference

5-6 (GM)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

45.8 kWReference

54.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

50.1 kWReference

58.7 kWReference

Displacement

4.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 102 mmReference

Compression

16:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

1675Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Belt power (max)

50.1 kWReference

46.5 kWReference

Max power

45.8 kWReference

43.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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113.6 LReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

355.6mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.6 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

4717 kgReference

7600 to 8200 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

18-26Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

15-34Reference

Operating weight

4717 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

6178 kgReference

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Front tread

152 cmReference

151 cmReference

Rear tread

157 cmReference

Operating

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3719 kgReference

Ballasted

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6804 kgReference

950 Serial Numbers

1958

67828Reference

521613Reference

1959

71245Reference

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1960

84487Reference

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1961

110064Reference

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Final

115469Reference

521635Reference

Capacities

Diameter

31 cmReference

Width

22 cmReference

RPM

1021Reference

1000Reference

Speed

998.83 meters/minReference

978.41 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

18.2 l/hourReference

16.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

4540 kgReference

4178 kgReference

Super 99 Serial Numbers

1954

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519300Reference

1955

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519676Reference

1956

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520456Reference

1957

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520944Reference

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.