Compare/Oliver 1255 vs Oliver 1270

Oliver 1255 vs Oliver 1270

Verdict: Oliver 1255 vs Oliver 1270

The Oliver 1255 and the Oliver 1270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1270 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 39 hp. Oliver 1270 is the lighter machine (1,728 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 1270 is the newer design (1974 vs 1969). In short: choose the Oliver 1270 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 1255 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

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

Manufacturer

FiatReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

powerReference

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Variants

450

similar Fiat modelReference

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1255

utilityReference

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1255 Vineyard

narrow profileReference

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Engine

Displacement

2.3 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

100 x 110 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

17.0 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Transmission

Type

creeperReference

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Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

9 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.7 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

17.0 LReference

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Capacity

17.0 LReference

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Pressure

147.1 barReference

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Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1206 kgReference

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Rear PTO

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

540/ground (1.375)Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

53.9 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

192 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

181 cmReference

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Weight

3710 to 4300 poundsReference

1728 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

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2WD Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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4WD Ag front

9.50-24Reference

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2WD Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

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4WD Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-16AReference

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2WD Length

292 cmReference

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4WD Length

303 cmReference

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2WD Width

159 cmReference

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4WD Width

172 cmReference

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2WD Height (steering wheel)

148 cmReference

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4WD Height (steering wheel)

160 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

1682 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

1950 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

36 cmReference

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Oliver 1255 attachments

1255 Serial Numbers

1969

309-381Reference

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1970

312-957Reference

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1971

317-338Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate below the steering column.Reference

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Final

318-385Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

42Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Attachment overview

Speeds

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.