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Oliver 1255 vs Oliver 88 Standard

Verdict: Oliver 1255 vs Oliver 88 Standard

The Oliver 1255 and the Oliver 88 Standard are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1255 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 37 hp. Oliver 88 Standard is the lighter machine (2,131 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 Standard 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 1255 Tractor
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Oliver 88 Standard Tractor
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
37 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
OliverReference
Manufacturer
FiatReference
OliverReference
With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
powerReference
manualReference
Variants
88
row-cropReference
450
similar Fiat modelReference
1255
utilityReference
1255 Vineyard
narrow profileReference
88 Standard
fixed-treadReference
Engine
Displacement
2.3 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 110 mmReference
89 x 102 mmReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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
Coolant capacity
12.8 LReference
17.0 LReference
Fuel tank
83.3 LReference
Plows
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
27.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
32.2 kWReference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Belt power (max)
32.2 kWReference
Max power
27.8 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
Hydraulic system
17.0 LReference
Capacity
17.0 LReference
Pressure
147.1 barReference
Pump flow
45.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
1206 kgReference
Rear PTO
live (two-stage clutch)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/ground (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Capacities
Fuel
53.9 LReference
Diameter
30 cmReference
Width
18 cmReference
RPM
992Reference
Speed
938.78 meters/minReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
192 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
181 cmReference
Weight
3710 to 4300 poundsReference
2131 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6x16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
13-26Reference
2WD Ag front
6.00-16Reference
4WD Ag front
9.50-24Reference
2WD Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
4WD Ag rear
16.9-30Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
6x16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-16AReference
13-26Reference
2WD Length
292 cmReference
4WD Length
303 cmReference
2WD Width
159 cmReference
4WD Width
172 cmReference
2WD Height (steering wheel)
148 cmReference
4WD Height (steering wheel)
160 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight
1682 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight
1950 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
36 cmReference
Wheelbase
201 cmReference
Length
360 cmReference
Height
173 cmReference
Operating weight
2131 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3539 kgReference
Front tread
123 to 139 cmReference
Rear tread
137 to 157 cmReference
Oliver 1255 attachments
1255 Serial Numbers
1969
309-381Reference
1970
312-957Reference
1971
317-338Reference
Location:
Serial number plate below the steering column.Reference
Final
318-385Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
42Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
Attachment overview
Speeds
88 Standard Serial Numbers
1947
920001 (industrial)Reference
1948
920016 (industrial)Reference
1949
920366 (industrial)Reference
1950
920506 (industrial)Reference
1951
920721 (industrial)Reference
1952
920956 (industrial)Reference
1953
3502979 (industrial)Reference
1954
4500133 (industrial)Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
14.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
2390 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.

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