Overview
The Oliver 880 is a row-crop farm tractor produced from 1958 to 1963 in Charles City, Iowa, featuring both 4.3L 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engine options. It is equipped with an independent 540 RPM rear PTO and was available with either a 6-speed constant mesh or a 12-speed two-speed power shift transmission. The tractor is configured with an open operator station and a Category II/I rear hitch system.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar and Pulling Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test evaluations, the diesel configuration achieved a maximum pull of 8,118 lbs, while the gasoline variant reached a maximum drawbar power of 54.92 hp.
Engine and Belt Power Output:
The 4.3L liquid-cooled engines are rated at 1750 RPM, with the gasoline model delivering a tested maximum belt power of 61.86 hp and the diesel model providing 59.48 hp.
Chassis and Tread Configuration:
The 880 features a 94-inch wheelbase and adjustable rear tread widths ranging from 60 to 92.5 inches, with an overall ballasted weight capacity of up to 10,845 lbs.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA / Original price was $5,000 in 1963 |
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| Manufacturer | Oliver |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.75x4.00 inches (95 x 102 mm) / 3.75x4.00 inches (95 x 102 mm) |
| Compression | 7.3:1 / 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Description | Waukesha-Oliver / nautral gasoline / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head / Waukesha-Oliver / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Displacement | 265.1 ci (4.3 L) / 265.1 ci (4.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 / 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1750 / 1750 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline / Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl diesel |
| Diesel Fuel tank | 18.2 gal (68.9 L) |
| Engine type | Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline / Waukesha-Oliver 4.3L 6-cyl diesel |
| Gas Fuel tank | 20.3 gal (76.8 L) |
| Belt (tested) | 61.86 hp (46.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 54.92 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Plows | 3 16-inch or 4 14-inch |
| PTO (claimed) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | Power-Booster |
| Type | constant mesh / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed constant mesh / 12-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 6-speed constant mesh / 12-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Differential mechanical disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 10845 lbs (4919 kg) |
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| Front tread | 8.1/12.1 inches (20/30 cm) |
| Length | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| Operating weight | 5640 lbs (2558 kg) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 92.5 inches (152 to 234 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 94 inches (238 cm) |
| Width | 92 inches (233 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.00-34 |
| Weight | 5640 lbs (2558 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 94 inches (238 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 14.00-34 |
880 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the bottom of the Oliver 880 dashboard below the steering wheel. |
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880 Serial Numbers
| 1958 | 60505 |
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| 1959 | 71640 |
| 1960 | 84555 |
| 1961 | 111262 |
| 1962 | 117640 |
| 1963 | 128911 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 647
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 61.86 hp (46.1 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 6-speed 2WDApril 21 - May 1, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 647 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 54.92 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 7,998 lbs (3627 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 650
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 59.48 hp (44.4 kW) |
| Description | Diesel 6-speed 2WDApril 23 - May 7, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 650 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 50.88 hp (37.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 8,118 lbs (3682 kg) |
Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 647: gasoline 6-speed 2WD / NTTL 650: diesel 6-speed 2WD |
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Variants
| 880 | row-crop |
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| 880 High-Crop | high-clearance |
| 880 Wheatland | standard |