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Olicer OC3 Crawler

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Jeff

07-29-2003 08:51:16




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I am looking at a couple of Oliver crawlers. We have several acres of sage brush to clear and wonder if one of these small fellows might be a good way to do it? I don't care about doing it fast, just with an economical machine.

Are parts for the Hercules engines available?

One has a PTO on the back, don't know if it would be a standard 540rpm? If so, could a three point hitch be rigged up, or would that not work?

Any advice or thoughts would really be appreciated.

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OLDSALTY

07-30-2003 09:22:52




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 Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to Jeff, 07-29-2003 08:51:16  
Forget the OC-3 And find yourself a good wheeled tractor with implements for the same money. As an owner of a 1942 HG I can tell you that you will be much better served. I love my HG but I use it sparingly. Just look around how many crawlers do you see working the fields these days.



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Jeff

07-30-2003 09:29:18




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 Re: Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to OLDSALTY, 07-30-2003 09:22:52  
OLDSALTY, thank you very much for your thoughts. To be honest I was starting to lean that way.

I'm going to look at a Ford 861 that is for sale by the second owner. It has a live PTO, two stage clutch, 45hp, in good shape. No implements with it, and I can get it for about $4,500. Does that sound like a decent deal?



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oldsalty

07-30-2003 13:06:18




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 Re: Re: Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to Jeff, 07-30-2003 09:29:18  
Don't be in a hurry! You can find a good tractor with implements for less than you'll pay for the Ford you mentioned. Check the YT classifieds for your area. You'll be surprised at whats out there.



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evielboweviel

07-30-2003 12:10:55




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 Re: Re: Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to Jeff, 07-30-2003 09:29:18  
that money will come real close to a Ford 4000 much better tractor. However an Oliver 1550 or 1650 qwould be much better for same money or if you really want a utility tractor then an Oliver 550 with PS is the route ro go



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Ollie

07-30-2003 11:03:51




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 Re: Re: Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to Jeff, 07-30-2003 09:29:18  
This is an Oliver discussion board. No one in their right mind is going to suggest you buy a Ford!

Hint: You can get an Oliver 1650 for about that money depending on where you live and it's easily twice the tractor. It's 66hp, live hydraulics and PTO, 18 forward and 6 reverse speeds, and is as close to bulletproof as you can get.



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JOCCO

07-29-2003 16:05:24




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 Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to Jeff, 07-29-2003 08:51:16  
THE HG IS SIMILAR BUT SMALLER ENGINE THE OC4 HAD LATER SHEETMETAL AND SEVERAL ENGINE OPTIONS AND WAS MUCH SLOWER IN #1



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kerry

07-29-2003 15:02:28




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 Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to Jeff, 07-29-2003 08:51:16  
where are these crawlers located? I have been looking for one for some time and if you don't buy them I might if the price isn't to high.
I need one to brushhog some steep hillsides on our farm in Tn Thanks Kerry



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Jeff

07-29-2003 15:55:37




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 Re: Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to kerry, 07-29-2003 15:02:28  
They're both located in Western Washington. I just found out that the one that was $3200 sold. The one that is left is $2,950.

How would you use it to run a bush hog? Wouldn't you need the down pressure of the 3pt for the rotary cutter to work correctly?



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Kerry

07-29-2003 16:33:29




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 Re: Re: Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to Jeff, 07-29-2003 15:55:37  
Most three point hitches don,t have any down pressure. the weight of the impliment is what makes it go down. Without a three point hitch I would use a drawbar hitch and a remote hydrulic cylinder to raise and lower the bush hog.



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Dave Grubb

07-29-2003 13:17:20




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 Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to Jeff, 07-29-2003 08:51:16  
The PTO is a standard 540 RPM.

Engine parts are available--most from NAPA and a good source for both engine and tractor parts is Landis Zimmerman, 717-738-2573.

I see no reason other than possible problems with the geometry that a 3 point hitch could not be added. Some of the latter ones did have three point hitches.

What model?



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Jeff

07-29-2003 14:47:28




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 Re: Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to Dave Grubb, 07-29-2003 13:17:20  
Forget the last post Dave, I wasn't thinking. Not having the 3 pt. would mean no down pressure too, wouldn't be able to use a 2bottome or anything like that.



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Jeff

07-29-2003 14:28:47




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 Re: Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to Dave Grubb, 07-29-2003 13:17:20  
Hi again Dave. I just got to thinking, even without the 3pt hitch, couldn't the Oliver use some type of another hitch or drawbar to drag an implement? It just wouldn't have the ability to raise implement. Just a thought, but I don't know if it's practical.



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Jeff

07-29-2003 14:16:50




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 Re: Re: Olicer OC3 Crawler in reply to Dave Grubb, 07-29-2003 13:17:20  
Thanks Dave. I posted a reply earlier, but it didn't take or something.

I don't know a model other than OC3. How could I find out by looking at the machine?

I wonder if it is realistic to put a 3pt on the back to use for a harrow and such? Do you think this machine would be suitable for removing rather shallow rooted sage brush?

Thanks again Dave.



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