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Fortschritt ZT 300 vs Oliver 1855

Verdict: Fortschritt ZT 300 vs Oliver 1855

The Fortschritt ZT 300 and the Oliver 1855 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 99 hp. Fortschritt ZT 300 is the lighter machine (4,871 kg vs 5,057 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 1855 holds more fuel (132.5 L vs 111.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 1855 is the newer design (1969 vs 1967). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs
Fortschritt ZT 300 Tractor
Fortschritt
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Oliver 1855 Tractor
Oliver
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
99 hp
99 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
FortschrittReference
Oliver (a part of White)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
The Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear.Reference
Variants
ZT 303
4WDReference
ZT
304Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
111.7 LReference
132.5 LReference
Engine
73.5 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
120 x 145 mmReference
98 x 111 mmReference
Power
73.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
2400Reference
Torque
430.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1350Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
61.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
73.5 kWReference
Max power
61.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
9 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
330mm cerametallic discReference
Transmission
Hydraul-ShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
73.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
73.5 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/III (optional)Reference
Rear lift
2721 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Engine RPM
984@2400Reference
Dimensions
Weight
4871 kgReference
5057 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-20Reference
11L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4/15-30Reference
23.1-34Reference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
11L-15Reference
Ag rear
18.4/15-30Reference
23.1-34Reference
Length
465 cmReference
2WD Wheelbase
261 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
219 cmReference
2WD Length
405 cmReference
4WD Length
387 cmReference
Width
204 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
217 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
64 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
34 cmReference
2WD Front tread
156 to 222 cmReference
4WD Front tread
152/179/203 cmReference
Rear tread
144 to 303 cmReference
1855 Serial Numbers
1969
220-640Reference
1970
221-099Reference
1971
225-508Reference
1972
231-366Reference
1973
236-585Reference
1974
247-436Reference
1975
255-727Reference
Final
255-785Reference
Test results
Fuel use
22.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
5210 kgReference
Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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