Compare/Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver 880

Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver 880

Verdict: Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver 880

The Oliver 1600 Series A and the Oliver 880 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1600 Series A leads on rated power with 58 hp against 55 hp. Oliver 880 is the lighter machine (2,558 kg vs 3,356 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 1600 Series A is the newer design (1962 vs 1958). In short: choose the Oliver 1600 Series A for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 880 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

55 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

Diesel 6-speed 2WDApril 23 - May 7, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 650 fileReference

Steering

power-assist optionalReference

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Variants

880

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row-cropReference

Row-Crop

tricycle frontReference

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Wheatland

standard-front axleReference

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High-Clearance

extended ground clearanceReference

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880 Wheatland

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standardReference

880 High-Crop

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high-clearanceReference

Engine

Gas Drawbar (claimed)

38.4 kWReference

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LP-gas Drawbar (claimed)

35.4 kWReference

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Plows

4-5Reference

3 16-inch or 4 14-inchReference

Drawbar (tested)

35.1 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

95 x 102 mmReference

Compression

9:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

1750Reference

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

39.3 kWReference

Gas Fuel tank

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76.8 LReference

Diesel Fuel tank

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68.9 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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31.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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46.1 kWReference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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17.0 LReference

Belt power (max)

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44.4 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

Hydra-PowerReference

Power-BoosterReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

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LP-gas PTO (claimed)

41.8 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

43.2 kWReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

38.2 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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41.0 kWReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

268 cmReference

238 cmReference

Weight

3356 kgReference

2558 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

14.00-34Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

14.00-34Reference

Operating weight

3356 kgReference

2558 kgReference

Ballasted weight

4998 kgReference

4919 kgReference

Length

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365 cmReference

Width

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233 cmReference

Front tread

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20/30 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 234 cmReference

1600 Serial Numbers

1962

124-420 (A)Reference

117640Reference

1963

137-613 (B)Reference

128911Reference

1964

140-723 (B)Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the instrument panel.Reference

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Final

147-568 (B)Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

19.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3851 kgReference

3682 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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15.1 l/hourReference

880 Serial Number Location

880 Serial Numbers

1958

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60505Reference

1959

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71640Reference

1960

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84555Reference

1961

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111262Reference

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.