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Oliver 1250 vs Oliver 550
Verdict: Oliver 1250 vs Oliver 550
The Oliver 1250 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 3,180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 1250 is the newer design (1965 vs 1958). In short: choose the Oliver 550 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 1250 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
41 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
OliverReference
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Manufacturer
FiatReference
OliverReference
With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference
Diesel 6-speed 2WDMay 13 - 26, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 698 fileReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
powerReference
power assistReference
Total built
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3,915 (Cockshutt)Reference
Engine
Displacement
1.9 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 89 mmReference
92 x 95 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2000Reference
Starter volts
24Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.2 LReference
18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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26.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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26.4 kWReference
Max power
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26.2 kWReference
Transmission
Type
partially synchronizedReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Diesel PTO (claimed)
28.7 kWReference
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Gasoline PTO (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
12.3 LReference
9.5 LReference
Capacity
12.3 LReference
9.5 LReference
Valves
1Reference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
1202 kgReference
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Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
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30.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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30.9 kWReference
Pump flow
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19.9 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
49.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
185 cmReference
Weight
3180 to 3280 poundsReference
3070 to 3730 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4/11-28Reference
12-26Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
14.9-28Reference
12-26Reference
Length
302 cmReference
304 cmReference
Width
152 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
149 cmReference
147 cmReference
Gas Shipping weight
1442 kgReference
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Diesel Shipping weight
1487 kgReference
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Ground clearance
47 cmReference
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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
Oliver 1250 attachments
1250 Serial Numbers
1965
705376Reference
162265Reference
1966
712833Reference
171923Reference
1967
728661Reference
186165Reference
1968
739527Reference
206095Reference
1969
742526Reference
213340Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Batteries
2Reference
1 (gas)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12 (gas)Reference
Attachment overview
Speeds
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
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
Final
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259491Reference
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.