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Oliver 1255 vs Oliver 88 Row-Crop
Verdict: Oliver 1255 vs Oliver 88 Row-Crop
The Oliver 1255 and the Oliver 88 Row-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1255 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. Oliver 88 Row-Crop is the lighter machine (2,268 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 1947). In short: choose the Oliver 1255 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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Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
38 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
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Steering
powerReference
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Variants
88
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row-cropReference
450
similar Fiat modelReference
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1255
utilityReference
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1255 Vineyard
narrow profileReference
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88 Standard
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fixed-treadReference
Engine
Displacement
2.3 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 110 mmReference
89 x 102 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
17:1Reference
15.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
1600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
12.8 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
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
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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
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/ground (1.375)Reference
540Reference
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
2268 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
11-38Reference
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
12-38Reference
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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238 cmReference
Length
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360 cmReference
Width
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172 cmReference
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 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
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.