Head to head · Utility

Oliver 500 vs Oliver Super 55

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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 Super 55

Utility

power
35.9 hp
displacement
144 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full Super 55 specs
OliverOliver 500
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OliverOliver Super 55

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Super 55 higher · +0.9 hp (+3%)
50035 hp
Super 5535.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

500 is in the 28th percentile; Super 55 is in the 29th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 500 higher · +10 ci (+7%)
500154 ci
Super 55144 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

500 is in the 41st percentile; Super 55 is in the 36th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
5004
Super 554
Median Utility Tractor4

500 is in the 50th percentile; Super 55 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
5006
Super 556
Median Utility Tractor12

500 is in the 11th percentile; Super 55 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

500 (A)Super 55 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecOliver 500Oliver Super 55Difference
ManufacturerOliverOliverSame
Model500Super 55—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecOliver 500Oliver Super 55Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownOliver—
Model2.5L 4-cyl dieselOliver—
Power Output35hp35.9hp▲ Super 55+0.9 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement154ci144ci▲ 500+10 ci · +7%
Bore3.5in3.5inSame
Stroke4in3.8in▲ 500+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecOliver 500Oliver Super 55Difference
TypeGearUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecOliver 500Oliver Super 55Difference
Length114in120in▲ Super 55+6 in · +5%
Width62.8inNot recorded—
Height51.8in71in▲ Super 55+19.2 in · +37%
Operating Weight4,094lb3,400lb▲ 500+694 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecOliver 500Oliver Super 55Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecOliver 500Oliver Super 55Difference
TypeNot recordedLive—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecOliver 500Oliver Super 55Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecOliver 500Oliver Super 55Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical disc—

Electrical

SpecOliver 500Oliver Super 55Difference
Starter Type12 Volt electric starterElectric—

Capacities

SpecOliver 500Oliver Super 55Difference
Coolant3gal3.5gal▲ Super 55+0.5 gal · +17%

Operator Station

SpecOliver 500Oliver Super 55Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 28th percentile (35 hp)B · 29th percentile (35.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 41st percentile (154 ci)B · 36th percentile (144 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 · 28th percentile (3,400 lb)
A · 500B · Super 55Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageOliver 500Full spec pageOliver Super 55