Tractor · 1954Unverified
Oliver Super 88
Oliver Super 88 — Row-Crop tractor · 47 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
47 hp
Max power
35.1 kW
Weight
5000 to 5400 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerOliverReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USAReference
Original price was $4,000 in 1958Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Differential mechanical dry disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl gasolineReference
Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)35.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)41.6 kWReference
Waukesha-OliverReference
gasolineReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke95 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression7.3:1Reference
Rated RPM1600Reference
Idle RPM350-1750Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts6 (early)Reference
Starter volts12 (late)Reference
Coolant capacity17.0 LReference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Oil change90 hReference
dieselReference
Pre-heatingintake air heaterReference
Pre-heatingcoolant heaterReference
Compression15.5:1Reference
Idle RPM600-1750Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil change60 hReference
Belt power (max)41.6 kWReference
Max power35.1 kWReference
Belt power (max)40.9 kWReference
Max power35.2 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch297.4mm mechanical dry discReference
Oil capacity17.0 LReference
Capacities
Fuel75.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system11.0 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity11.0 LReference
Pump flow49.2 lpmReference
Steering press.69.0 barReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM533@1600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase238 cmReference
Weight5000 to 5400 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-38Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-38Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Length365 cmReference
Width203 cmReference
Height190 cmReference
Ground clearance64 cmReference
Front tread20/26/31 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 234 cmReference
Gas Shipping2268 kgReference
Diesel Shipping2313 kgReference
Operating2449 kgReference
Ballasted4237 kgReference
Super 88 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate below the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
19546-503Reference
195510-075Reference
195636-774Reference
195743-901Reference
195856-580Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Batteries1 (gas)Reference
Batteries2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Battery volts12 (late gas)Reference
Test results
NTTL 525: gasoline 6-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 527: diesel 6-speed 2WDReference
Gasoline 6-speed 2WDSeptember 27 - October 16, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 525 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)17.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2882 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 6-speed 2WDOctober 4 - 13, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 527 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)13.6 l/hourReference
Max pull2851 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.