Head to head · Utility

Oliver 500 vs Oliver 550

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OliverModel A

Oliver 500

Utility

power
35 hp
displacement
154 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full 500 specs
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OliverModel B

Oliver 550

Utility

power
44.3 hp
displacement
155 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full 550 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

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Engine Power

▲ 550 higher · +9.3 hp (+27%)
50035 hp
55044.3 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

500 is in the 28th percentile; 550 is in the 38th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 550 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
500154 ci
550155 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

500 is in the 41st percentile; 550 is in the 42nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5004
5504
Median Utility Tractor4

500 is in the 50th percentile; 550 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
5006
5506
Median Utility Tractor12

500 is in the 11th percentile; 550 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

500 (A)550 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecOliver 500Oliver 550Difference
ManufacturerOliverOliverSame
Model500550
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecOliver 500Oliver 550Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownOliver
Model2.5L 4-cyl dieselNot recorded
Power Output35hp44.3hp550+9.3 hp · +27%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement154ci155ci550+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.5in3.6in550+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4in3.8in500+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecOliver 500Oliver 550Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecOliver 500Oliver 550Difference
Length114in120in550+6 in · +5%
Width62.8inNot recorded
Height51.8in58in550+6.2 in · +12%
Operating Weight4,094lb3,730lb500+364 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecOliver 500Oliver 550Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center
Steering TypeManualPower assist

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecOliver 500Oliver 550Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecOliver 500Oliver 550Difference
Hitch TypeCategory IThree-Point Hitch
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecOliver 500Oliver 550Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD
Steering TypeManualPower assist
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical dry disc

Electrical

SpecOliver 500Oliver 550Difference
Starter Type12 Volt electric starterElectric

Capacities

SpecOliver 500Oliver 550Difference
Coolant3galNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecOliver 500Oliver 550Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 28th percentile (35 hp)B · 38th percentile (44.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 41st percentile (154 ci)B · 42nd percentile (155 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 38th percentile (4,094 lb)B · 32nd percentile (3,730 lb)
A · 500B · 550Median Utility Tractor
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