Typical uses
- ✓Mixed-farm utility work
Suited to a broad mix of routine field, yard and general farm duties.
- ✓PTO-driven equipment
The rear PTO supports compatible powered implements and farm equipment.
- ✓Classic tractor ownership
Oliver Super 55
1954 – 1958Farm tractor
The Oliver Super 55 is a farm tractor produced from 1954 to 1958. The available specifications cover 2 engine configurations and 1 transmission option; equipment could vary by production year and market.
ManufacturerOliver
CategoryFarm tractor
Engine options2
Transmissions1
Series lineup
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General specifications
Production
| Production years | 1954–1958 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
| Utility tractor | |
| Original price | $2,750 in 1958 |
≈ $31,800 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.
Power ratings
| Drawbar (claimed) | 23.3 hp (17.4 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 32.65 hp (24.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 29.60 hp (22.1 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 34.39 hp (25.6 kW) |
Engines
| Waukesha-Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Waukesha-Oliver 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
Transmissions
| Transmission variant 1 | 6 forward and 2 reverse · unsynchronized gear |
|---|
Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Mechanical disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. |
PTO & Hitch
| Rear PTO | live |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO speeds | 540 rpm |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 73 in (185 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3,400 lb (1542 kg) |
Serial numbers
| Serial number plate on the left side of the transmission housing, behind the starter. | |
| 1954 | 6 001 |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 11 887 |
| 1956 | 35 001 |
| 1957 | 43 916 |
| 1958 | 56 501 |
| Final | 59 033 |