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Oliver Super 99

Production years: 1954–1958 • Assembly plant: Charles City, Iowa, USA

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Engine horsepower
88 HP
PTO: 65 HP
Displacement
4.9 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
2WD
Gear (6F/2R)
Operating weight
N/A
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Specific Output
18.0 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
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Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
74%
65 PTO HP rated
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
General Motors 3-71
Fuel type
Gasoline
Rated horsepower
88 hp
Rated PTO Power
65 hp (Oliver specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
73.31 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 (6F/2R)
Gears (forward / reverse)
6 forward / 2 reverse
Drive system
2WD
Wheelbase
80 in
Front tire
7.50-18
Rear tire
18-26
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(105%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH105% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")88 HP◄ 3,477 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 64.9 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 20 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)20 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 Output92.7 HP / 88 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
3,477 lbs
Drawbar Power
64.9 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (2WD Standard Utility )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 8,800 lbs
Front Axle: 28%Rear Axle: 72%
1,118 kg (2,464 lbs)2,874 kg (6,336 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+440 lbs (200 kg)
Hourly Gasoline Burn
5.9 gal/h
22.3 L/hr (est. $21/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (92.7 HP) exceeds rated power (88 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

5 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1954#519,300#519,675Charles City, Iowa, USA
1955#519,676#520,455Charles City, Iowa, USA
1956#520,456#520,943Charles City, Iowa, USA
1957#520,944#521,612Charles City, Iowa, USA
1958#521,613End 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
$3,967
Basis: 88 HP • 72 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$3,253 – $3,650
Dealer Retail Asking
$4,165 – $4,681
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$3,769
Year 2028
$3,580
Year 2029
$3,401

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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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