Overview
The Oliver 1600 Series A is a farm tractor produced in Charles City, Iowa, from 1962 to 1964, featuring 6-cylinder Waukesha-Oliver engines available in diesel, gasoline, or LP gas configurations. The model is built on a 105.6-inch wheelbase and was tested with an operating weight of 7,400 lbs and a ballasted weight of 11,020 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Power Shift:
The Hydra-Power transmission system provides 12 forward and 4 reverse gears with a control knob that enables power shifting between direct drive and the Hydra-Power range.
Nebraska Test 840 Results:
The diesel variant was tested at 57.95 hp for PTO performance and achieved a maximum pull of 8,401 lbs during drawbar testing.
Mechanical and Chassis Specs:
This 2WD tractor is equipped with manual steering, differential mechanical dry disc brakes, and an independent rear PTO supporting 540 and 1000 RPM.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.00 inches (95 x 102 mm) / 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm) / 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 16.25:1 / 8.5:1 / 9:1 |
| Description | Waukesha-Oliver / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Waukesha-Oliver / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Waukesha-Oliver / LP gas / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 265 ci (4.3 L) / 231 ci (3.8 L) / 231 ci (3.8 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 / 1-5-3-6-2-4 / 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Rated RPM | 1900 / 1900 / 1900 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl diesel / Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline / Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl LP gas |
| Engine type | Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl diesel / Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl gasoline / Waukesha-Oliver 3.8L 6-cyl LP gas |
| Drawbar (tested) | 47.09 hp (35.1 kW) |
| Gas Drawbar (claimed) | 51.5 hp (38.4 kW) |
| Gas PTO (claimed) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| LP-gas Drawbar (claimed) | 47.5 hp (35.4 kW) |
| LP-gas PTO (claimed) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Plows | 4-5 |
| PTO (tested) | 57.95 hp (43.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Six speeds forward and two reverse. A control knob enables a power shift between direct drive and the Hydra-Power range. |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Hydra-Power |
| Type | gear / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 12-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 12-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Differential mechanical dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 11,020 lbs (4998 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,400 lbs (3356 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 105.6 inches (268 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-34 |
| Weight | 7,400 lbs (3356 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 105.6 inches (268 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-34 |
1600 Serial Numbers
| 1962 | 124-420 (A) |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 127-044 (A) / 137-613 (B) |
| 1964 | 140-723 (B) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 147-568 (B) |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the instrument panel. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 840
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 2WDMay 29 - June 13, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 840 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4-HP used for power test. / Gear 1-HP used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 4.2 gal/hour (15.9 l/hour) / 3.9 gal/hour (14.8 l/hour) / 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 46.90 hp (35.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 8,401 lbs (3810 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 57.95 hp (43.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 54.79 hp (40.9 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 841
| Description | Gasoline 12-speed 2WDJune 3 - 13, 1963Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 841 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4-HP used for power test. / Gear 1-HP used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) / 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) / 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 47.09 hp (35.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 8,490 lbs (3851 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 56.50 hp (42.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 51.18 hp (38.2 kW) |
Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 840: diesel 12-speed 2WD / NTTL 841: gasoline 12-speed 2WD |
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Variants
| High-Clearance | extended ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Row-Crop | tricycle front |
| Wheatland | standard-front axle |