Tractor · 1947Unverified
Oliver 88 Standard
Oliver 88 Standard — Standard-tread tractor · 37 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
37 hp
Max power
27.8 kW
Weight
2131 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerOliverReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USAReference
The Oliver 88 was restyled in 1948 to the Fleetline series (S/N 820486).Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Mechanical contracting band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
88row-cropReference
88 Standardfixed-treadReference
Engine
Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasolineReference
Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank83.3 LReference
Plows3Reference
Drawbar (tested)27.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)32.2 kWReference
Waukesha-OliverReference
gasolineReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Displacement3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke89 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.75:1Reference
Rated RPM1600Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Coolant capacity17.0 LReference
dieselReference
Compression15.0:1Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Belt power (max)32.2 kWReference
Max power27.8 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase201 cmReference
Weight2131 kgReference
Front tire6x16Reference
Rear tire13-26Reference
Ag front6x16Reference
Ag rear13-26Reference
Length360 cmReference
Height173 cmReference
Operating weight2131 kgReference
Ballasted weight3539 kgReference
Front tread123 to 139 cmReference
Rear tread137 to 157 cmReference
88 Standard Serial Numbers
1947820001Reference
1948820136Reference
1948820486Reference
1949821086Reference
1950824241Reference
1951825811Reference
1952826917Reference
19533501813Reference
19544500080Reference
1947920001 (industrial)Reference
1948920016 (industrial)Reference
1949920366 (industrial)Reference
1950920506 (industrial)Reference
1951920721 (industrial)Reference
1952920956 (industrial)Reference
19533502979 (industrial)Reference
19544500133 (industrial)Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter30 cmReference
Width18 cmReference
RPM992Reference
Speed938.78 meters/minReference
Test results
Gasoline 6-speed 2WDNovember 14, 1947 - April 30, 1948Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 391 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)14.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2390 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.