Oliver 550

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Oliver 550 is a utility tractor that was made from 1958 to 1975. It's a 2-wheel drive tractor with power steering, which makes it easier to control. The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, giving farmers plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the Oliver 550 has a 4-cylinder gasoline engine that's liquid-cooled. The engine is average in size for tractors of its type, with 155 cubic inches of displacement. It can produce 44.31 horsepower at 2000 rpm, which is also about average for similar tractors. The tractor weighs 3730 pounds, making it a mid-weight option. It has agricultural tires on both the front and back, perfect for farm work. The Oliver 550 also comes with a three-point hitch at the back and two PTO speeds (540 and 1000 rpm) for using different tools.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 44 hp (33.0 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 3730 lb (1692 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Oliver 550 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Oliver 550 is Average. It is greater than 42% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Oliver 550 is Average. It is greater than 36% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Oliver 550 is Average. It is greater than 45% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Oliver 550 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Oliver
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
155 ci (2.5 L)
Bore
3.62 in (91.9 mm)
Stroke
3.75 in (95.2 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
44 hp (33.0 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power assist
Brake Type
Differential mechanical dry disc