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Oliver 99

Production years: 1937–1953 • Assembly plant: Charles City, Iowa, USA

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Engine horsepower
69 HP
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Displacement
4.9 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
2WD
Gear (4F/1R)
Operating weight
3,208 kg
7,073 lbs

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Utility & Farmyard Workhorse
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Specific Output
14.1 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
46.5 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Oliver
Fuel type
Gasoline
Rated horsepower
69 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Oliver specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
52.05 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
6
Displacement
4.9 L (302 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.00x4.00 inches 102 x 102 mm
Rated RPM
1675 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
Gear (4F/1R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
4 forward / 1 reverse
Drive system
2WD
Wheelbase
80 in
Front tire
7.50-18
Rear tire
46x12
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(121%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH121% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")69 HP◄ 3,129 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 58.4 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 18 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)18 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 Output83.4 HP / 69 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
3,129 lbs
Drawbar Power
58.4 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 6,900 lbs
Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
876 kg (1,932 lbs)2,253 kg (4,968 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-173 lbs (-78 kg)
Hourly Gasoline Burn
4.6 gal/h
17.4 L/hr (est. $16/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (83.4 HP) exceeds rated power (69 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

16 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1937#508,918#508,934Charles City, Iowa, USA
1938#508,935#509,611Charles City, Iowa, USA
1939#509,612#510,067Charles City, Iowa, USA
1940#510,068#510,563Charles City, Iowa, USA
1941#510,564#510,976Charles City, Iowa, USA
1942#510,977#511,295Charles City, Iowa, USA
1943#511,296#511,473Charles City, Iowa, USA
1944#511,474#512,043Charles City, Iowa, USA
1945#512,044#512,820Charles City, Iowa, USA
1946#512,821#513,105Charles City, Iowa, USA
1947#513,106#513,855Charles City, Iowa, USA
1948#513,856#514,855Charles City, Iowa, USA
1949#514,856#516,275Charles City, Iowa, USA
1950#516,276#516,887Charles City, Iowa, USA
1951#516,888#517,873Charles City, Iowa, USA
1952#517,874End 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
$3,117
Basis: 69 HP • 89 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$2,556 – $2,868
Dealer Retail Asking
$3,273 – $3,678
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$2,961
Year 2028
$2,813
Year 2029
$2,672

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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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