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Oliver 1270 vs Oliver OC-6
Verdict: Oliver 1270 vs Oliver OC-6
The Oliver 1270 and the Oliver OC-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver OC-6 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 41 hp. Oliver 1270 is the lighter machine (1,728 kg vs 5,565 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 1953). In short: choose the Oliver OC-6 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 1270 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
41 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
OliverReference
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Manufacturer
FiatReference
OliverReference
Drive
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crawlerReference
Engine
liquid-cooledReference
Diesel 6-speed crawlerApril 17 - May 7, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 517 fileReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
3.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 110 mmReference
89 x 95 mmReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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Compression
17:1Reference
15.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
1600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.8 LReference
16.1 LReference
Fuel tank
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62.5 LReference
Engine
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33.6 kWReference
Plows
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3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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25.0 kWReference
Power
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32.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
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Vortox oil bathReference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Max power
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25.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
9 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Type
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gearReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
30.6 kWReference
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Rear PTO
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independent optionalReference
Dimensions
Weight
1728 kgReference
5565 to 5855 poundsReference
Wheelbase
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137 cmReference
Length
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308 cmReference
Height
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143 cmReference
Ground clearance
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50 cmReference
Gauge
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172 cmReference
Gas Operating
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2587 kgReference
Diesel Operating
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2655 kgReference
OC-6 Serial Numbers
1953
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3502776 (diesel)Reference
1954
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4500007 (diesel)Reference
1955
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1RM468 (diesel)Reference
1956
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1RM632 (diesel)Reference
1957
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1RM876 (diesel)Reference
1958
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2RC262 (diesel)Reference
1959
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2RC366 (diesel)Reference
1960
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2RC458 (diesel)Reference
Oliver OC-6 Tracks
Option
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12-inch tracksReference
Width
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208 cmReference
Test results
Max pull
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3074 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.