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Oliver 1255 vs Oliver 550
Verdict: Oliver 1255 vs Oliver 550
The Oliver 1255 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 3,710 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 1255 is the newer design (1969 vs 1958). In short: choose the Oliver 550 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
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 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Diesel 6-speed 2WDMay 13 - 26, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 698 fileReference
Steering
powerReference
power assistReference
Total built
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3,915 (Cockshutt)Reference
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
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 110 mmReference
92 x 95 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
17:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
18.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.8 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
creeperReference
gearReference
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
254mm dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
28.7 kWReference
30.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
17.0 LReference
9.5 LReference
Capacity
17.0 LReference
9.5 LReference
Pressure
147.1 barReference
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Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
19.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
1206 kgReference
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Rear PTO
live (two-stage clutch)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/ground (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (tested)
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30.9 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
53.9 LReference
49.2 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
192 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
181 cmReference
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Weight
3710 to 4300 poundsReference
3070 to 3730 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
12-26Reference
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
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-16AReference
12-26Reference
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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Wheelbase
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185 cmReference
Length
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304 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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147 cmReference
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 1255 attachments
1255 Serial Numbers
1969
309-381Reference
213340Reference
1970
312-957Reference
222833Reference
1971
317-338Reference
226965Reference
Location:
Serial number plate below the steering column.Reference
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Final
318-385Reference
259491Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
42Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
1 (gas)Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
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
1965
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162265Reference
1966
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171923Reference
1967
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186165Reference
1968
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206095Reference
1972
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232918Reference
1973
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238237Reference
1974
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248375Reference
1975
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259255Reference
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.