Oliver Rowcrop 88 Storytime: History, Features and more!

[@knitt13]

Sweet sounds; the sound of the rear end being back 40 + years of memories 😢😊!!!

[@rosstheoliverman]

It’s a sound that definitely grows on you!!

[@JoTa8389-gu9vi]

Love the gear whine as a super a owner I'm used to it.

[@DonaldSchleimer-pq7ux]

I like that tractor Rossi is good running tractor like it alot

[@hacc220able]

thanks for sharing

[@rosstheoliverman]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnkissack5295]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to post. I also have 88 Row Crop I use for many light jobs. I sure like those.

[@rosstheoliverman]

Thanks! The 88 is a fun tractor to drive.

[@tomharrington1393]

Nice tractor Ross👍👍

[@rosstheoliverman]

Thanks Tom!

[@burningdinosaurs]

Good video! I have the same problem, always buying stuff that needs a lot of work lol! 88s are a great handy tractor! I agree about the fleet line straight cut gears.. it's a sound you learn to love! Thanks for the video! I look forward to seeing more!

[@rosstheoliverman]

The whine is kind of soothing, it’s hard not to fall asleep listening to it LOL.

[@matthewschlichting5962]

My 51 sounds just like that!! It has the steering column mounted hydraulic control

[@rosstheoliverman]

That’s cool! Does it still work?

[@matthewschlichting5962]

@@rosstheoliverman Runs like a top. Use it for wood cutting and speed mover work.

[@rosstheoliverman]

@@matthewschlichting5962 awesome! Does the electric hydraulic setup still function?

[@johnszabo2057]

My father had one of these in the early 50s. I remember I could here the tractor really whining as he came down the lane in road gear.

[@rosstheoliverman]

It’s a well known sound. Kind of grows on you 😂

[@tfd829]

Boy you watch one Oliver Rowcrop video and the algorithm goes nuts.

[@rosstheoliverman]

KZbin is dangerous, one video leads to another and before you know it a half hour has passed 🤣

[@tfd829]

@@rosstheoliverman My dad was an Oliver man, one of my earliest memories of him was sitting on his lap while he pulled an empty hayrack with an Oliver Rowcrop.

[@wisconsintractorpullingforum]

What’s the 90 degrees lever on the lower left of the dash?

[@rosstheoliverman]

Belt pulley drive.

[@craigrasnic4178]

Just wanted to let you know that I’m really enjoying your videos sir. I just bought 2 White 8900 combine’s any words of wisdom would be appreciated

[@rosstheoliverman]

Thanks! The 8900’s are good machines. Just take your time servicing and maintaining them and they will do great. Fix things when they look questionable, don’t wait until they fail. Keep common wear parts on hand so you can fix and keep going if there’s a breakdown. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, I don’t mind helping!

[@craigrasnic4178]

I originally went to look at one a 2 wheel drive and the guy had a 4 wheel drive to. They are both in really good shape and always kept inside. In addition to the combine’s he had bought out all the parts a local dealer had when they went out of business. So I got both machines the heads and more brand new old stock parts that I will ever need (hopefully)

[@rosstheoliverman]

That’s great! It’s always good to get a package deal!

[@craigrasnic4178]

So far I still haven’t had the time to finish the engine on my 1955. Hopefully I’ll get the head back next week and be able to get it up and going again. Seeing you bailing straw with your 1855 is getting me motivated

[@rosstheoliverman]

KZbin has been a good motivation for me to get my projects done as well! Good luck!!

[@brianhartley4534]

What's the handle on the lower left of the dash?

[@rosstheoliverman]

I think you’re talking about the belt pulley engagement rod

[@brianhartley4534]

Curiosity was killing me