Overview
The Oliver 2655 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced from 1970 to 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was equipped with either a 585 ci diesel or 504 ci LP-gas 6-cylinder engine, both rated at 169 hp, and featured a 10-speed transmission with an articulated steering chassis. The machine weighs 19,850 lbs and utilizes an independent 1000 RPM rear PTO.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Test 1070 Results:
During official testing of the diesel variant, the tractor achieved a maximum PTO power of 143.27 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 18,236 lbs in gear 1L.
Drivetrain and Transmission:
The mechanical layout consists of an articulated four-wheel drive system with hydrostatic power steering and a transmission offering 10 forward and 2 reverse gears.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The unit is equipped with a Category III/II rear hitch and an open center hydraulic system providing 17 gpm of flow at 1750 psi through 2 or 3 valves.
Production
| Description | Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x5.50 inches (121 x 140 mm) / 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15.3:1 |
| 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) / 13 qts (12.3 L) |
| Power | 169 hp (126.0 kW) / 169 hp (126.0 kW) |
| 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 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 123 hp (91.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 123.3 hp (91.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 143 hp (106.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 143.27 hp (106.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Five gears (1-5) in two ranges (low/high). |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional with heat. |
|---|---|
| Description | Hydraulic dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Diesel Fuel | 100 gal (378.5 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
| LP-gas Fuel | 88 gal (333.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1750 psi (open) (120.7 bar) |
| Pump flow | 17 gpm (open) (64.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III/II |
|---|
PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@1800 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (exhaust) | 116 inches (294 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (steering wheel) | 99 inches (251 cm) |
| Length | 234 inches (594 cm) |
| Operating weight | 19850 lbs (9003 kg) |
| Rear axle | 3.25 inch diameter (82 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Width | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-34 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 19850 lbs (9003 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-34 / 23.1-30 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 / 23.1-30 |
2655 Serial Numbers
| 1970 | 45600001 / 45700001 (LP-gas) |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 45600188 / 45700127 (LP-gas) |
| 1972 | 45600701 / 45700198 (LP-gas) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 45601190 / 45700257 (LP-gas) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1070
| Description | Diesel 10-speed 4WDMay 24 - June 4, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1070 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3L used for power test. / Gear 1L used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 10.1 gal/hour (38.2 l/hour) / 8.9 gal/hour (33.7 l/hour) / 9.8 gal/hour (37.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 123.3 hp (91.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 18,236 lbs (8271 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 143.27 hp (106.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 125.38 hp (93.5 kW) |
References
| Description | 2455/2655 published in 1970, by Oliver |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Articulated 4-Wheel Drive 2655 published in 1971, by Oliver |