Overview
The Oliver 2270 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured between 1972 and 1974 in Charles City, Iowa, featuring an open operator station with an optional air-conditioned cab. It was produced with two engine configurations: a 9.6L 6-cylinder diesel and an 8.3L 6-cylinder LP-gas version, both utilizing a 2200 rated RPM. The mechanical design includes a 2WD drive type, closed center hydraulics, and a choice between a 6-speed gear or an 18-speed three-range power shift transmission.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 1141, the diesel 18-speed model achieved a maximum drawbar power of 125.66 hp and recorded a maximum pull of 14,178 lbs.
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
This model is equipped with a Hydraul-Shift three-range power shift transmission providing 18 forward and 6 reverse gears, paired with an independent 540/1000 RPM rear PTO.
Dimensions and Weight Distribution:
The tractor features an 111-inch wheelbase and an operating weight of 17,100 lbs with 18.4-38 duals, which can be increased to a ballasted weight of 18,070 lbs.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA / Original price was $11,600 in 1972 |
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| Manufacturer | Oliver (a part of White) |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dry / dry |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x5.50 inches (121 x 140 mm) / 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15.3:1 / 8.8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 33 qts (31.2 L) / 30 qts (28.4 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline / LP-gas / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 585 ci (9.6 L) / 504 ci (8.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 14 qts (13.2 L) / 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 / 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 9.6L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl LP-gas |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 9.6L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl LP-gas |
| Fuel tank | 40 gal (diesel) (151.4 L) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 125.66 hp (93.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 147 hp (diesel) (109.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 142.62 hp (106.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc / 355.6mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse / 18 forward and 6 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 43 qts (40.7 L) |
| Transmission | Hydraul-Shift |
| Type | gear / three-range power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 18-speed three-range power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 18-speed three-range power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional with available air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2200 psi (151.7 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 6000 lbs (2721 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III/II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 18,070 lbs (8196 kg) |
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| Clearance (front axle) | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
| Front tread | 61 to 85 inches (154 to 215 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 99 inches (251 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 85.5 inches (217 cm) |
| Length | 183 inches (464 cm) |
| Operating weight | 17,100 lbs (18.4-38 duals) (7756 kg) |
| Rear tread | 61 to 91 inches (154 to 231 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 111 inches (281 cm) |
| Width | 81.5 inches (207 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 17,100 lbs (7756 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 111 inches (281 cm) |
| Ag front | 11.00-16 / 14.00L-16.1 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 / 23.1-34 |
2270 Serial Numbers
| 1972 | 236442 |
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| 1973 | 237875 |
| 1974 | 245258 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1141
| Description | Diesel 18-speed 2WDSeptember 4 - 17, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1141 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4-Direct used for power test. / Gear 2-Direct used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 9.4 gal/hour (35.6 l/hour) / 9.2 gal/hour (34.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 125.66 hp (93.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 14,178 lbs (6431 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 142.62 hp (106.4 kW) |
References
| Description | Technical Service Manual Electrical Systems (432613) published in 1973 / Technical Service Manual 55 Series Tractor Hydraulics (432616) published in 1973 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4-38 rear tires. / With 18.4-38 rear tires. |
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