Overview
The Oliver 995 is a standard-tread farm tractor manufactured in Charles City, Iowa, from 1958 to 1961. It is powered by a General Motors 3.5L three-cylinder blower diesel engine and is equipped with a 6-speed torque converter transmission. Testing recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 12,538 lbs and a tested belt power output of 85.37 hp.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 662, the tractor achieved a maximum drawbar pull of 12,538 lbs while utilizing gear 1 for the pull test.
Transmission Configuration:
The 995 variant features a 6-speed torque converter transmission, providing six forward and two reverse gears, which distinguishes it from the 990 gear-drive variant.
Mechanical and Physical Specifications:
The unit is built with an open operator station, power steering, and disc brakes, with an operating weight of 11,200 lbs that increases to 16,745 lbs when ballasted.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA / Original price was $10,000 in 1961 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
Engine
| Engine type | General Motors 3.5L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | General Motors 3-71 / blower diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 213 ci (3.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Belt (tested) | 85.37 hp (63.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 71.70 hp (53.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 85.37 hp (63.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 6-speed torque converter |
| Type | torque converter |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 16745 lbs (7595 kg) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 59.9 inches (152 cm) |
| Length | 79.875 inches (202 cm) |
| Operating weight | 11200 lbs (5080 kg) |
| Rear tread | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 18-26 |
| Weight | 11200 lbs (5080 kg) |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear | 18-26 |
995 Serial Numbers
| 1958 | 67828 |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 71245 |
| 1960 | 84487 |
| 1961 | 110064 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 115469 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 12.25 inches (31 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1135 |
| Speed | 3642 ft/min (1110.08 meters/min) |
| Width | 9 inches (22 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 662
| Belt fuel use (max) | 6.8 gal/hour (25.7 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 85.37 hp (63.7 kW) |
| Description | Diesel 6-speed 2WDJuly 7 - 23, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 662 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Fuel use | 6.8 gal/hour (25.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 71.70 hp (53.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 12538 lbs (5687 kg) |
References
| Description | Industrial Wheel Tractors Sales Features published in 1959, by Oliver |
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Variants
| 990 | gear drive |
|---|---|
| 995 | torque converter |