Compare/Oliver 1600 Series B vs Oliver 880 Extra-High-Clearance

Oliver 1600 Series B vs Oliver 880 Extra-High-Clearance

Verdict: Oliver 1600 Series B vs Oliver 880 Extra-High-Clearance

The Oliver 1600 Series B and the Oliver 880 Extra-High-Clearance 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 55 hp. Oliver 880 Extra-High-Clearance is the lighter machine (2,528 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 is the newer design (1962 vs 1958). In short: choose the Oliver 1600 Series B for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 880 Extra-High-Clearance 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

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Rated power

60 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

With 15.5-38 rear tires.Reference

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 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

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Compression

9:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1900Reference

1750Reference

Firing order

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

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Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

partial power shiftReference

creeperReference

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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Transmission

Hydra-PowerReference

Power-Booster CreeperReference

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

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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41.0 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

252 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

7400 to 8140 poundsReference

2528 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

13-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

23.1-26Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

392 cmReference

387 cmReference

Width

207 cmReference

203 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

195 cmReference

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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

203 to 295 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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255 cmReference

Shipping weight

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2528 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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90 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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80 cmReference

Front tread

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165 to 215 cmReference

Steering wheel

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223 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 plate on instrument panel.Reference

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Final

147-568 (B)Reference

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880 Extra-High-Clearance Serial Number Location

Oliver 880 Extra-High-Clearance Height

Hood

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192 cmReference

Exhaust

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261 cmReference

Speeds

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.