Overview
The Oliver 1865 is a Minneapolis-built row-crop tractor featuring three 6-cylinder engine options: 7.4L diesel, 7.0L LP gas, and 7.0L gasoline. It utilizes an Ampli-Torc 10-speed partial power shift transmission and was available in both two- and four-wheel drive configurations. Tested performance across fuel types indicates a maximum PTO output near 98 horsepower with a ballasted weight capability exceeding 15,000 pounds.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Pulling Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Tests 978, 979, and 980, the model achieved maximum drawbar pulls ranging from 11,808 to 12,006 lbs and recorded PTO power at rated engine speed between 97.57 and 97.81 hp.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout includes an Ampli-Torc partial power shift transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears, allowing for power shifting between direct drive and Ampli-Torc modes.
Physical Dimensions and Adjustable Tread:
The chassis features a 103-inch wheelbase and is equipped with adjustable front treads from 56 to 80 inches and rear treads from 64 to 96 inches to accommodate different row spacings.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA / Original price was $8,200 in 1969 |
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| Manufacturer | Oliver |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dry / dry / dry |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.375x5.00 inches (111 x 127 mm) / 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) / 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15.4:1 / 9:1 / 7.1:1 |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline D451-6 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline 425C-6 / LP gas / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline 425C-6 / gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 451 ci (7.4 L) / 425.5 ci (7.0 L) / 425.5 ci (7.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 / 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Rated RPM | 1800 / 1800 / 1800 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 7.4L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl LP gas / Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 7.4L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl LP gas / Minneapolis-Moline 7.0L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 40 gal (151.4 L) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 83 hp (61.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 87.88 hp (65.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 98 hp (73.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 97.81 hp (72.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Description | Five-speed transmission with power shift between drive drive (DD) and Ampli-Torc (AT). |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Ampli-Torc |
| Transmission type | 10-speed partial power shift |
| Type | partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | bull gear |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm) |
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| Height (hood) | 75 inches (190 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Length | 164.5 inches (417 cm) |
| Rear tread | 64 to 96 inches (162 to 243 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 103 inches (261 cm) |
| Width | 94.1 inches (239 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-30 |
| Weight | 9400 to 10300 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 103 inches (261 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 23.1-30 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 978
| Description | Diesel Ampli-Torc 2WDJune 4 - 20, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 978 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2DD used for power test. / Gear 1AT used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 7.0 gal/hour (26.5 l/hour) / 6.8 gal/hour (25.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 83.30 hp (62.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 11,954 lbs (5422 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 97.78 hp (72.9 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 979
| Description | LP gas Ampli-Torc 2WDJune 4 - 20, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 979 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2DD used for power test. / Gear 1AT used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 10.0 gal/hour (37.9 l/hour) / 9.9 gal/hour (37.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 84.12 hp (62.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 12,006 lbs (5445 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 97.57 hp (72.8 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 980
| Description | Gasoline Ampli-Torc 2WDJune 11 - 20, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 980 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2DD used for power test. / Gear 1AT used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 8.4 gal/hour (31.8 l/hour) / 8.4 gal/hour (31.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 87.88 hp (65.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 11,808 lbs (5356 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 97.81 hp (72.9 kW) |
Oliver 1865 Weight
| Ballasted | 15145 lbs (6869 kg) |
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| Operating | 10300 lbs (4672 kg) |
| Shipping | 9400 lbs (4263 kg) |
Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 978: diesel Ampli-Torc 2WD / NTTL 979: LP gas Ampli-Torc 2WD / NTTL 980: gasoline Ampli-Torc 2WD |
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