Compare/Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver 950

Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver 950

Verdict: Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver 950

The Oliver 1600 Series A and the Oliver 950 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 950 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 58 hp. Oliver 1600 Series A is the lighter machine (3,356 kg vs 4,717 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 950 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

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

power-assist optionalReference

powerReference

Original price

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$5,900 (1961)Reference

Variants

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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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

5-6Reference

Drawbar (tested)

35.1 kWReference

45.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

102 x 102 mmReference

Compression

9:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

1800Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Power at rated engine speed

42.1 kWReference

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Max power

35.1 kWReference

45.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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36.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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50.1 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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50.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

Hydra-PowerReference

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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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44.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

268 cmReference

202 cmReference

Weight

3356 kgReference

4717 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

18-26Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

15-34Reference

Operating weight

3356 kgReference

4717 kgReference

Ballasted weight

4998 kgReference

6178 kgReference

Front tread

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152 cmReference

Rear tread

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157 cmReference

1600 Serial Numbers

1962

124-420 (A)Reference

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1963

137-613 (B)Reference

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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

115469Reference

Test results

Fuel use

19.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3851 kgReference

4540 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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18.2 l/hourReference

950 Serial Numbers

1958

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67828Reference

1959

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71245Reference

1960

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84487Reference

1961

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110064Reference

Capacities

Diameter

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31 cmReference

Width

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22 cmReference

RPM

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1021Reference

Speed

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998.83 meters/minReference

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.