Compare/Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver 1600 Series B

Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver 1600 Series B

Verdict: Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver 1600 Series B

The Oliver 1600 Series A and the Oliver 1600 Series B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1600 Series B leads on rated power with 60 hp against 58 hp. Oliver 1600 Series A is the lighter machine (3,356 kg vs 7,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Oliver 1600 Series B for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 1600 Series A 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Oliver

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

58 hp

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

Six speeds forward and two reverse. A control knob enables a power shift between direct drive and the Hydra-Power range.Reference

Steering

power-assist optionalReference

Variants

Row-Crop

tricycle frontReference

Wheatland

standard-front axleReference

High-Clearance

extended ground clearanceReference

Engine

Gas Drawbar (claimed)

38.4 kWReference

LP-gas Drawbar (claimed)

35.4 kWReference

Plows

4-5Reference

Drawbar (tested)

35.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

92 x 102 mmReference

Compression

9:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Power at rated engine speed

42.1 kWReference

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Max power

35.1 kWReference

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Gas Fuel tank

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104.1 LReference

LP-gas Fuel tank

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104.1 LReference

Diesel Fuel tank

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128.7 LReference

Diesel Drawbar (claimed)

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39.1 kWReference

Oil capacity

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30.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

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18.9 LReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

279.4mm dry discReference

Transmission

Hydra-PowerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

LP-gas PTO (claimed)

41.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

43.2 kWReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

38.2 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

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45.5 kWReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Control

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lower-link draft sensingReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

268 cmReference

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Weight

3356 kgReference

7400 to 8140 poundsReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

13.6-38Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

23.1-26Reference

Operating weight

3356 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4998 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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252 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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208 cmReference

Length

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392 cmReference

Width

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207 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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195 cmReference

Ground clearance

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60 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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137 to 187 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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167/179 cmReference

Rear tread

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143 to 227 cmReference

2WD Operating

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3356 kgReference

4WD Operating

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3692 kgReference

Ballasted

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4998 kgReference

1600 Serial Numbers

1962

124-420 (A)Reference

1963

137-613 (B)Reference

1964

140-723 (B)Reference

Location:

Serial number plate on the instrument panel.Reference

Serial plate on instrument panel.Reference

Final

147-568 (B)Reference

Test results

Fuel use

19.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3851 kgReference

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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.