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Oliver 1265 vs Oliver 550
Verdict: Oliver 1265 vs Oliver 550
The Oliver 1265 and the Oliver 550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 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 1265 is the newer design (1971 vs 1958). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Oliver
62
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Best match
Clear
Oliver
62
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
41 hp
41 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Oliver (a part of White)Reference
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Manufacturer
FiatReference
OliverReference
With 13.6-28 rear tires.Reference
Diesel 6-speed 2WDMay 13 - 26, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 698 fileReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Total built
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3,915 (Cockshutt)Reference
Steering
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power assistReference
Engine
Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 110 mmReference
92 x 95 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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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
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
254mm dry discReference
dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
30.6 kWReference
30.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
17.0 LReference
9.5 LReference
Type
creeperReference
gearReference
Capacity
17.0 LReference
9.5 LReference
Pressure
147.1 barReference
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Pump flow
21.8 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
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/groundReference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
540@1970Reference
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PTO (tested)
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30.9 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
53.9 LReference
49.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
191 cmReference
185 cmReference
Weight
3710 to 4300 poundsReference
3070 to 3730 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
12-26Reference
2WD Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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4WD Ag front
7.50x20Reference
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2WD Ag rear
14.9-28Reference
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4WD Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
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2WD Length
292 cmReference
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4WD Length
303 cmReference
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Width
158 cmReference
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2WD Height (steering wheel)
143 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)
35 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
128 to 198 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
139/149 cmReference
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Rear tread
120 to 189 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Ag front
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6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
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12-26Reference
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
Gas Shipping
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1392 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
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1437 kgReference
Operating
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1691 kgReference
Oliver 1265 attachments
1265 Serial Numbers
1971
302402Reference
226965Reference
1972
304497Reference
232918Reference
1973
307221Reference
238237Reference
1974
314369Reference
248375Reference
1975
317000Reference
259255Reference
Location:
Serial number plate below instrument panel.Reference
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Final
321497Reference
259491Reference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
42Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12 (gas)Reference
Ground
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positiveReference
Batteries
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1 (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
1969
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213340Reference
1970
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222833Reference
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.