Compare/Oliver 1250 vs Oliver 88 Row-Crop

Oliver 1250 vs Oliver 88 Row-Crop

Verdict: Oliver 1250 vs Oliver 88 Row-Crop

The Oliver 1250 and the Oliver 88 Row-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1250 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. Oliver 88 Row-Crop is the lighter machine (2,268 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 1947). In short: choose the Oliver 1250 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

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Engine

Displacement

1.9 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 89 mmReference

89 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.5:1Reference

15.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

1600Reference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

13.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

17.0 LReference

Fuel tank

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83.3 LReference

Plows

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3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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28.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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32.5 kWReference

Firing order

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

Belt power (max)

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32.5 kWReference

Max power

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28.6 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partially synchronizedReference

gearReference

Gears

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

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Capacity

12.3 LReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Rear Type

IReference

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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

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

238 cmReference

Weight

3180 to 3280 poundsReference

2268 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4/11-28Reference

11-38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

12-38Reference

Length

302 cmReference

360 cmReference

Width

152 cmReference

172 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

149 cmReference

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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

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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

Oliver 1250 attachments

1250 Serial Numbers

1965

705376Reference

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1966

712833Reference

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1967

728661Reference

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1968

739527Reference

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1969

742526Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Speeds

Variants

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row-cropReference

88 Standard

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fixed-treadReference

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.