Compare/Oliver 1600 Series B vs Oliver 1650

Oliver 1600 Series B vs Oliver 1650

Verdict: Oliver 1600 Series B vs Oliver 1650

The Oliver 1600 Series B and the Oliver 1650 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1650 leads on rated power with 66 hp against 60 hp. Oliver 1650 is the lighter machine (3,544 kg vs 7,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 1600 Series B holds more fuel (104.1 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 1650 is the newer design (1964 vs 1962). In short: choose the Oliver 1650 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 1600 Series B 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

60 hp

66 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

Introduced in late 1967, the Hydraul-Shift transmission provided an on-the-move shift to underdrive and overdrive.Reference

Steering

power-assist optionalReference

power assistReference

Original price

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$7,100 (1969)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 Fuel tank

104.1 LReference

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LP-gas Fuel tank

104.1 LReference

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Diesel Fuel tank

128.7 LReference

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Gas Drawbar (claimed)

38.4 kWReference

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LP-gas Drawbar (claimed)

35.4 kWReference

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Diesel Drawbar (claimed)

39.1 kWReference

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Plows

4-5Reference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 102 mmReference

95 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

9:1Reference

8.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

2200Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

6.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

Fuel tank

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106.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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43.8 kWReference

Max power

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43.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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49.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

Hydra-PowerReference

Hydraul-ShiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gas PTO (claimed)

44.7 kWReference

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LP-gas PTO (claimed)

41.8 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

45.5 kWReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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49.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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49.8 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

252 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

7400 to 8140 poundsReference

3544 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

15.5-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

13.6/12-24 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

23.1-26Reference

9.5/9-42Reference

Length

392 cmReference

369 cmReference

Width

207 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

195 cmReference

203 cmReference

Ground clearance

60 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

137 to 187 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

167/179 cmReference

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Rear tread

143 to 227 cmReference

2WD Operating

3356 kgReference

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4WD Operating

3692 kgReference

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Ballasted

4998 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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209 cmReference

Operating weight

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3544 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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5005 kgReference

Front tread

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167/178 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

149836Reference

Location:

Serial plate on instrument panel.Reference

Instrument panel supportReference

Final

147-568 (B)Reference

218193Reference

Oliver 1650 attachments

1650 Serial Numbers

1965

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153885Reference

1966

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167668Reference

1967

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183928Reference

1968

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201091Reference

1969

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212733Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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22.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3681 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.