Oliver 550 Reviews

550 Times 5
Model Year: 1959

These are great tractors. I just got a '59 with an after market loader and I love it. Plenty of power, good range of gears, great brakes and easy to work on, except for the loader being in the way. I now have 5 of them. 3 1959's, 1 with a loader, 1 with out and 1 with a bad transmission. I also have a 1963 for parts that has power steering and a 1966 with a solid front axle, power steering, a 588 loader and a broken lower center case. I would recommend a 550 over any other tractor in it's class.

Pros: Almost everything about this tractor is a "pro".
Cons: A little tight getting in and out of the seat.

Oliver 550
Model Year: 1964

The 550 was by far the best utility tractor for the time period. It is a beefy 42 hp tractor that is easy to drive. The six speed transmission, independent PTO and three point hitch was far ahead of other utility tractors of the period. The tractor easily handles a 3 plow, and 5 foot rotary cutter. The seat is comfortable and the steering is easy even without power steering.

Pros: Independent PTO and six speed transmission.
Cons: The h-pattern shift is somewhat confusing at first.

Oliver 550
Model Year: 1964

The Oliver was one of the best utility tractors built. The tractor has independent PTO, live hydraulics and a six speed transmission. In most ground it is a 3 plow tractor. Good parts availability.

Pros: Easy to handle, independent PTO, live hydraulics.
Cons: They are not built any more.

Oliver 550
Model Year: 1966

Didn't have this tractor very long yet. Was in rough shape when I got it. But got a good deal on it. Working on getting it in good cond. Fixing all the leaks. It has good power especially comparing it to my 8n.

Pros: Ind PTO. Good power.
Cons: Little hard to get on and off of.

Oliver 550
Model Year: 1964

45 hp Independent PTO Comfortable Live hydraulics Tractor is the best.

Pros: Great in every respest.
Cons: None.