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Head to head · Utility
Oliver 500 vs Oliver 550
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OliverOliver 500
vs
OliverOliver 550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
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 tied5004
5504
Median Utility Tractor4
500 is in the 50th percentile; 550 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied5006
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
| Spec | Oliver 500 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oliver | Oliver | Same |
| Model | 500 | 550 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Oliver 500 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Brown | Oliver | — |
| Model | 2.5L 4-cyl diesel | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 35hp | 44.3hp | ▲ 550+9.3 hp · +27% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,000RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 154ci | 155ci | ▲ 550+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.6in | ▲ 550+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 4in | 3.8in | ▲ 500+0.2 in · +5% |
Transmission
| Spec | Oliver 500 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Oliver 500 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 114in | 120in | ▲ 550+6 in · +5% |
| Width | 62.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 51.8in | 58in | ▲ 550+6.2 in · +12% |
| Operating Weight | 4,094lb | 3,730lb | ▲ 500+364 lb · +10% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Oliver 500 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power assist | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Oliver 500 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Oliver 500 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category I | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Oliver 500 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power assist | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Differential mechanical dry disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Oliver 500 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | 12 Volt electric starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Oliver 500 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Oliver 500 | Oliver 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 28th percentile (35 hp)B · 38th percentile (44.3 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 41st percentile (154 ci)B · 42nd percentile (155 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 11th percentile (6)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 38th percentile (4,094 lb)B · 32nd percentile (3,730 lb)
A · 500B · 550Median Utility Tractor