oliver 500
![]() | 1961 - 1963
Utility tractorDavid Brown built | 1961 - 1963 | Utility tractor | David Brown built |
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1961 - 1963 | ||||
Utility tractor | ||||
David Brown built | ||||
1961 - 1963 | |
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Utility tractor | |
David Brown built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Oliver |
Manufacturer | David Brown |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
Total built | 1,648 |
Original price was $2,670 in 1963 | |
Variants | |
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850 | similar David Brown model |
Oliver 500 Engines | |
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David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
David Brown 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 8.75 gal
33.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Oliver 500 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Oliver 500 Power | |
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Engine | 35 hp
26.1 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
Plows | 2-3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 30.93 hp
23.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 33.56 hp
25.0 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | manual |
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Photos | |
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Oliver 500 photos... |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.25 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 4094 to 4179 pounds |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4/11-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
500 Serial Numbers | |
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1960 | 100001 |
1961 | 100501 |
1962 | 101201 |
1963 | 101701 |
Final | 102000 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Batteries | 2 (diesel) |
| 1 (gas) |
Battery volts | 6 (diesel) |
| 12 (gas) |
References | |
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Diesel Tractors: 2-3 Plow 500 - New 3-4 Plow 600 published in 1963, by Oliver |
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