Compare/Oliver 1550 Row Crop Utility vs Oliver 770

Oliver 1550 Row Crop Utility vs Oliver 770

Verdict: Oliver 1550 Row Crop Utility vs Oliver 770

The Oliver 1550 Row Crop Utility and the Oliver 770 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1550 Row Crop Utility leads on rated power with 53 hp against 47 hp. Oliver 770 is the lighter machine (2,494 kg vs 3,103 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 1550 Row Crop Utility holds more fuel (104.1 L vs 76.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 1550 Row Crop Utility is the newer design (1965 vs 1958). In short: choose the Oliver 1550 Row Crop Utility for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 770 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

53 hp

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Diesel 6-speed 2WDApril 23 - May 7, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 649 fileReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Variants

Row-crop

tricycle front, single front, or adjustable wide frontReference

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Wheatland

standard frontReference

standard front axle (wide)Reference

Utility

low-clearanceReference

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High-crop

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high-clearance modelReference

Orchard

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low profile modelReference

Engine

Gas Fuel tank

104.1 LReference

76.8 LReference

Diesel Fuel tank

104.1 LReference

68.9 LReference

LP-gas Fuel tank

295.2 LReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 95 mmReference

89 x 95 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

8.75:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1750Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

17.0 LReference

Plows

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3-4Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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33.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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37.3 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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36.4 kWReference

Max power

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33.1 kWReference

Transmission

Hydra-PowerReference

Power-BoosterReference

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

sliding gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

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LP-gas PTO (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

I/IIReference

Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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35.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

3103 kgReference

2494 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

15.5-38Reference

Ag front

5.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

352 cmReference

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Width

193 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

240 cmReference

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Operating weight

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2494 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4134 kgReference

1550 Row Crop Utility Serial Numbers

1965

157841Reference

153255Reference

1966

168919Reference

171515Reference

1967

184488Reference

183649Reference

1968

196301Reference

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1969

213243Reference

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Final

218186Reference

193365 (47 prefix)Reference

Speeds

770 Serial Numbers

1958

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60504Reference

1959

—

71001Reference

1960

—

84554Reference

1961

—

111472Reference

1962

—

117600Reference

1963

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127319Reference

1964

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141901Reference

Location:

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Bottom of dashboard below steering wheel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3237 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.