Compare/Oliver 1270 vs Oliver 550

Oliver 1270 vs Oliver 550

Verdict: Oliver 1270 vs Oliver 550

The Oliver 1270 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 1270 is the lighter machine (1,728 kg vs 3,070 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 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Oliver

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Oliver

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

OliverReference

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Manufacturer

FiatReference

OliverReference

Total built

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3,915 (Cockshutt)Reference

Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

liquid-cooledReference

Diesel 6-speed 2WDMay 13 - 26, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 698 fileReference

Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 110 mmReference

92 x 95 mmReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 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

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Max power

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26.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

30.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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30.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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9.5 LReference

Type

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gearReference

Capacity

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9.5 LReference

Pump flow

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19.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1000Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1728 kgReference

3070 to 3730 poundsReference

Wheelbase

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185 cmReference

Front tire

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6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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12-26Reference

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

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

Capacities

Fuel

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49.2 LReference

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

1971

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226965Reference

1972

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232918Reference

1973

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238237Reference

1974

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248375Reference

1975

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259255Reference

Final

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259491Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Batteries

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1 (gas)Reference

Battery volts

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12 (gas)Reference

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.