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Oliver 2050

Production years: 1968–1969 • Assembly plant: Charles City, Iowa, USA

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Engine horsepower
131 HP
PTO: 118.78 HP
Displacement
7.8 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
Unsynchronized gear (18F/6R)
Operating weight
6,595 kg
14,540 lbs

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Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Row-Crop / Mid-Range Field
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Specific Output
16.8 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
50.3 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
91%
118.78 PTO HP rated
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Oliver-Hercules
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
131 hp
Rated PTO Power
118.78 hp (Oliver specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
96.36 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
6
Displacement
7.8 L (478 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.5625x4.875 inches 116 x 124 mm
Rated RPM
2400 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
19 qts (~18.0 L)
Coolant capacity
28 qts (~26.5 L)

Maintenance picks for the 2050

Oil capacity 19 qts — match the filter before you drain.

Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Unsynchronized gear (18F/6R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
18 forward / 6 reverse
Drive system
4WD
Wheelbase
97.7 in
Front tire
11.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-38
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
III
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(102%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH102% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")131 HP◄ 5,563 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 103.8 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 32 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)32 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output133.1 HP / 131 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
5,563 lbs
Drawbar Power
103.8 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 13,100 lbs
Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
2,258 kg (4,978 lbs)3,684 kg (8,122 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-1,440 lbs (-653 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
5.9 gal/h
22.3 L/hr (est. $23/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (133.1 HP) exceeds rated power (131 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

2 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1968#204,444#212,559Charles City, Iowa, USA
1969#212,560End of runCharles City, Iowa, USA

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$5,891
Basis: 131 HP • 58 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$4,831 – $5,420
Dealer Retail Asking
$6,186 – $6,951
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$5,596
Year 2028
$5,317
Year 2029
$5,051

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Oliver

USA • 66 Models

Oliver is a brand specializing in agricultural machinery and lawn equipment, with a presence in the USA. Established in 1929, the brand has a long history of providing machinery and tools designed to support various agricultural and landscaping needs. While the specific city of its headquarters is not documented, its operations are rooted in the United States. Oliver's product lines likely include a range of equipment such as tractors, mowers, and other machinery essential for both farming and lawn maintenance. The brand's longevity indicates a strong reputation and reliability within its sector. As of the available information, there is no clear indication of its current parent company or conglomerate affiliations, suggesting it may operate independently or have been absorbed or merged with another entity over the years. The brand's active status is not definitively confirmed due to limited recent data, but its historical significance in the agricultural and lawn equipment market remains noteworthy.

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