Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Oliver, Cletrac, Co-op & Cockshutt Tractors Discussion Forum
:

Oliver 1800A

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
steve peoples

05-10-2005 21:46:26




Report to Moderator

Well, I"ve finally made a decision on which Oliver to buy. I"ve settled on a 1800A gas model in very good condition w/cab for $3,700.00. I go to the bank in the morning and wire the $$$$. I wanted a diesel for the fuel efficiency, but in an earlier forum, the Oliver experts said the 1800 gas motors were hard to beat. What does the 1800A stand for? I was a little surprised when I was told the HP was 75. I"ve seen 1750"s and 1755"s advertised as more HP. Can someone confirm the HP on the 1800A gas is 75. Thanks.

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
J. Schwiebert

05-11-2005 01:52:07




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 1800A in reply to steve peoples, 05-10-2005 21:46:26  
The 1800A series set a record for fuel efficiency when the tractor was new. There were 3 series of the 1800 tractors. The A series have a smaller 265 cubic inch engine compare to the 283 of the B & C series. You asked about confirming the 75 horse power. Are you talking Nebraskas test horsepower or what you would see if you put in on the neighborhood dynometer? Corrected 75 is a good number, observed 70 is a better number. If it has been overhauled at some point and a set of the 283 sleeves and pistons installed you will see the 75 horsepower. The 1800 A series were introduced in the summer of 1960 and wer built till late 1962.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
steve peoples

05-11-2005 05:27:42




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 1800A in reply to J. Schwiebert, 05-11-2005 01:52:07  
Thank you for the information. It makes me feel better about my selection. I have a small 24 acre tree farm and I think 70 - 75 hp is about right. My old Super 55 is a bit small. To the best of my knowledge, haven't seen the tractor yet, but I'm told the motor was rebuilt 4 years ago. Don't know what sleeves were used in the rebuild, but even on the low end, 70 hp is probably enough tractor for my use. I'm thinking of adding a Westendorf loader with a small 5' bucket. Loader will function with an auxillary greason valve, rather than remotes or PTO pump. I'd like to hook the batwing up to mow and I'm told the greason value will enable me not to have to disconnect the loader every time I mow. Is this a wise choice, or are the remotes of PTO pump a better way to go?

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Jon in MN

05-11-2005 10:54:50




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 1800A in reply to steve peoples, 05-11-2005 05:27:42  
I have an 8 foot bucket on my 1800A and it works well, I think a 5 foot would be much to narrow.
The "power beyond" setup for 1800A is described very well in the factory manual, well worth the price from Charles City, Iowa.
I could also scan a copy of it for you.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Jim Meade

05-11-2005 07:09:02




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 1800A in reply to steve peoples, 05-11-2005 05:27:42  
You may have to plumb the 1800 for power beyond for the setup you're considering. There is a plug on the hydraulic housing you remove and tap into for the hydraulic. Need a dump line back to the reservoir if it's like my old 1850.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Steve Peoples

05-11-2005 07:52:09




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 1800A in reply to Jim Meade, 05-11-2005 07:09:02  
I apologize for my ignorance. Doesn"t the auxillary greason value do what you are suggesting by taping into the hydrollics housing on the tractor? I am having someone hook the loader up for me. I can operate them, but not very handy or knowledgeable on the mechanics of installing them..... .



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Mike (WA)

05-11-2005 08:32:02




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 1800A in reply to Steve Peoples, 05-11-2005 07:52:09  
Use the "power beyond" feature to plumb in the Griesen valve for the loader- and then you will still have the two remotes available for the mower or whatever. Search the archives for "power beyond" and I think you'll find the info you need.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy