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Oliver 1250-A vs Oliver 88 Standard

Verdict: Oliver 1250-A vs Oliver 88 Standard

The Oliver 1250-A and the Oliver 88 Standard 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 37 hp. Oliver 88 Standard is the lighter machine (2,131 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 Standard 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 Standard if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Oliver 1250-A Tractor
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Oliver 88 Standard Tractor
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
37 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
OliverReference
Manufacturer
FiatReference
OliverReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
powerReference
manualReference
Variants
88
row-cropReference
450
similar Fiat modelReference
88 Standard
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
12Reference
Plows
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
27.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
32.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
15.0:1Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
Belt power (max)
32.2 kWReference
Max power
27.8 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
28.7 kWReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
4WD Wheelbase
181 cmReference
2WD Wheelbase
192 cmReference
Weight
3710 to 4300 poundsReference
2131 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6x16Reference
2WD Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 12.4-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.50-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
4WD Length
303 cmReference
2WD Length
292 cmReference
4WD Height (steering wheel)
160 cmReference
2WD Height (steering wheel)
148 cmReference
2WD Weight
1682 kgReference
4WD Weight
1950 kgReference
Wheelbase
201 cmReference
Rear tire
13-26Reference
Ag front
6x16Reference
Ag rear
13-26Reference
Length
360 cmReference
Height
173 cmReference
Operating weight
2131 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3539 kgReference
Front tread
123 to 139 cmReference
Rear tread
137 to 157 cmReference
1250-A Serial Numbers
1969
305-985Reference
Final
309-380Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
88 Standard Serial Numbers
1947
920001 (industrial)Reference
1948
920016 (industrial)Reference
1949
920366 (industrial)Reference
1950
920506 (industrial)Reference
1951
920721 (industrial)Reference
1952
920956 (industrial)Reference
1953
3502979 (industrial)Reference
1954
4500133 (industrial)Reference
Capacities
Diameter
30 cmReference
Width
18 cmReference
RPM
992Reference
Speed
938.78 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
14.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
2390 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.

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