Compare/Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver OC-12

Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver OC-12

Verdict: Oliver 1600 Series A vs Oliver OC-12

The Oliver 1600 Series A and the Oliver OC-12 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver OC-12 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 58 hp. Oliver 1600 Series A is the lighter machine (3,356 kg vs 4,955 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 1955). In short: choose the Oliver OC-12 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

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Best match

Clear

Oliver

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

58 hp

63 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 4-speed crawlerJune 15 - 28, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 549 fileReference

Steering

power-assist optionalReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

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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OC-12

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crawlerReference

OC-126

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crawler-loaderReference

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

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Drawbar (tested)

35.1 kWReference

37.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.8 LReference

4.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 102 mmReference

95 x 114 mmReference

Compression

9:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

1750Reference

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

37.7 kWReference

Fuel tank

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132.5 LReference

Engine

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47.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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39.5 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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44.0 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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43.2 kWReference

Power

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45.9 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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18.9 LReference

Oil capacity

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30.3 LReference

Belt power (max)

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42.2 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

4 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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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

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

38.2 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

268 cmReference

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Weight

3356 kgReference

4955 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

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Ag front

6.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

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Operating weight

3356 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4998 kgReference

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Length

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278 cmReference

Width

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193 cmReference

Height

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168 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Gauge

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152 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

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Test results

Fuel use

19.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3851 kgReference

5140 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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18.2 l/hourReference

Oliver OC-12 attachments

Oliver OC-12 Tracks

4-roller width

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35 cmReference

4-roller length on ground

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172 cmReference

4-roller area on ground

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1.2 m²Reference

5-roller width

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35 cmReference

5-roller length on ground

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181 cmReference

5-roller area on ground

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1.3 m²Reference

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.