Compare/Oliver 1250-A vs Oliver 88 Row-Crop

Oliver 1250-A vs Oliver 88 Row-Crop

Verdict: Oliver 1250-A vs Oliver 88 Row-Crop

The Oliver 1250-A and the Oliver 88 Row-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1250-A leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. Oliver 88 Row-Crop is the lighter machine (2,268 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 88 Row-Crop holds more fuel (83.3 L vs 53.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 1250-A is the newer design (1969 vs 1947). In short: choose the Oliver 1250-A for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 88 Row-Crop 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

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

OliverReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

OliverReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Variants

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row-cropReference

450

similar Fiat modelReference

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88 Standard

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fixed-treadReference

Engine

Fuel tank

53.9 LReference

83.3 LReference

Displacement

2.3 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

89 x 102 mmReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

1600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Plows

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3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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28.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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32.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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15.0:1Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Coolant capacity

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17.0 LReference

Belt power (max)

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32.5 kWReference

Max power

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28.6 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.7 kWReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Dimensions

4WD Wheelbase

181 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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Weight

3710 to 4300 poundsReference

2268 kgReference

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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238 cmReference

Rear tire

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11-38Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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12-38Reference

Length

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360 cmReference

Width

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172 cmReference

Height

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175 cmReference

Operating weight

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2268 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3848 kgReference

Front tread

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21/30 cmReference

Rear tread

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119 to 231 cmReference

1250-A Serial Numbers

1969

305-985Reference

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Final

309-380Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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88 Serial Number Location

88 Serial Numbers

1947

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120001Reference

1948

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120353Reference

1949

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123301Reference

1950

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128653Reference

1951

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132863Reference

1952

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138184Reference

1953

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3500977Reference

1954

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4500076Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2662 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.