Compare/Oliver 1250-A vs Oliver 550

Oliver 1250-A vs Oliver 550

Verdict: Oliver 1250-A vs Oliver 550

The Oliver 1250-A and the Oliver 550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 550 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 39 hp. Oliver 550 is the lighter machine (3,070 kg vs 3,710 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 1250-A is the newer design (1969 vs 1958). In short: choose the Oliver 550 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 1250-A if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Oliver

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Oliver

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

41 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

OliverReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

OliverReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Diesel 6-speed 2WDMay 13 - 26, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 698 fileReference

Steering

powerReference

power assistReference

Total built

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3,915 (Cockshutt)Reference

Variants

450

similar Fiat modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

53.9 LReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

92 x 95 mmReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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26.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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26.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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16:1Reference

Oil capacity

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18.9 LReference

Max power

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26.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.7 kWReference

30.9 kWReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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30.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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9.5 LReference

Capacity

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9.5 LReference

Pump flow

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19.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

4WD Wheelbase

181 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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Weight

3710 to 4300 poundsReference

3070 to 3730 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

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4WD Length

303 cmReference

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2WD Length

292 cmReference

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4WD Height (steering wheel)

160 cmReference

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2WD Height (steering wheel)

148 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1682 kgReference

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4WD Weight

1950 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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185 cmReference

Rear tire

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12-26Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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12-26Reference

Length

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304 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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147 cmReference

Height (hood)

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127 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

Gas Shipping

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1392 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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1437 kgReference

Operating

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1691 kgReference

1250-A Serial Numbers

1969

305-985Reference

213340Reference

Final

309-380Reference

259491Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Batteries

2Reference

1 (gas)Reference

Battery volts

6Reference

12 (gas)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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49.2 LReference

550 Serial Number Location

550 Serial Numbers

1958

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60501Reference

1959

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72632Reference

1960

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84416Reference

1961

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111868Reference

1962

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117541Reference

1963

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127365Reference

1964

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140620Reference

1965

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162265Reference

1966

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171923Reference

1967

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186165Reference

1968

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206095Reference

1970

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222833Reference

1971

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226965Reference

1972

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232918Reference

1973

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238237Reference

1974

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248375Reference

1975

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259255Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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10.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2317 kgReference

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.