Tractor · 1935Unverified
Oliver 70
Oliver 70 — Row-Crop tractor · 30 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
30 hp
Max power
16.4 kW
Weight
3000 to 4400 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerOliverReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesbull gearReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
70 Row-Croptricycle chassisReference
70 Standardstandard chassisReference
70 Orchardlow-profileReference
Engine
Oliver 3.3L 6-cyl gasolineReference
Oliver 3.3L 6-cyl distillateReference
Fuel tank56.8 LReference
Aux. fuel3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)16.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)21.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)23.5 kWReference
OliverReference
gasolineReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke79 x 111 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity4.3 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.305 mmReference
distillateReference
Belt power (max)21.2 kWReference
Max power16.4 kWReference
Belt power (max)20.2 kWReference
Max power15.3 kWReference
Belt power (max)23.5 kWReference
Max power21.3 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed gearReference
6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch229mm dry discReference
Oil capacity24.6 LReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
The six-speed transmission was introduced on the "streamlined" model 70 in 1937. The top two gears were locked out if the tractor was equipped with steel wheels.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)22.6 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase229 cmReference
Weight3000 to 4400 poundsReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire11-38Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear11-38Reference
Length359 cmReference
Width204 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)177 cmReference
Height (hood)147 cmReference
Shipping weight1360 kgReference
Operating weight1995 kgReference
Rear tread152 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread182 to 228 cmReference
70 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the left side of the engine, behind the air cleaner.Reference
193520001Reference
1936200686Reference
1937208729Reference
1938219645Reference
1939223255Reference
1940231116Reference
1941236356Reference
1942241391Reference
1943243640Reference
1944244711Reference
1945250180Reference
1946252780Reference
1947258140Reference
1948262840Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter32 cmReference
Width16 cmReference
RPM774Reference
Test results
NTTL 252: gasoline 4-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 267: distillate 4-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 351: gasoline 6-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 13 - 24, 1936Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 252 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)10.2 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1415 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Distillate 4-speed 2WDApril 20 - 31, 1936Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 267 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull1144 kgReference
Gasoline 6-speed 2WDAugust 23 - 29, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 351 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull1891 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.