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Oliver 2150

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

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Engine horsepower
145 HP
PTO: 131.48 HP
Displacement
7.8 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
Unsynchronized gear (18F/6R)
Operating weight
5,892 kg
12,990 lbs

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Engineering & Capability Benchmark

Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Row-Crop / Mid-Range Field
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 51% of all indexed machinery
Compact (20 HP)Utility (100 HP)Row-Crop (250 HP)Titans (600+ HP)
Specific Output
18.6 HP/L
Turbocharged
Traction Ratio
40.6 kg/HP
Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
91%
131.48 PTO HP rated
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Oliver-Hercules
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
145 hp
Rated PTO Power
131.48 hp (Oliver specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
109.51 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 2150

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
ASABE EP496 Engineering Matcher

Implement Draft & Ballast Matcher

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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(103%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH103% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")145 HP◄ 6,258 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 116.8 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 36 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)36 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 Output149.7 HP / 145 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
6,258 lbs
Drawbar Power
116.8 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 14,500 lbs
Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
2,499 kg (5,510 lbs)4,078 kg (8,990 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+1,510 lbs (685 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
6.6 gal/h
25 L/hr (est. $25/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (149.7 HP) exceeds rated power (145 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Tractor is currently light for this heavy draft tool. Add ~685 kg (1,510 lbs) ballast to prevent tire slip and premature wear.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

2 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1968#204,480#212,553Charles City, Iowa, USA
1969#212,554End of runCharles City, Iowa, USA

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Algorithmic resale estimate for Oliver 2150 (1968)

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
Empirical model calibrated against dealer & auction lots
Estimated Fair Market Value
$6,521
Basis: 145 HP • 58 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$5,347 – $5,999
Dealer Retail Asking
$6,847 – $7,695
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$6,195
Year 2028
$5,885
Year 2029
$5,591

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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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