Compare/Oliver 1650 vs Oliver OC-12

Oliver 1650 vs Oliver OC-12

Verdict: Oliver 1650 vs Oliver OC-12

The Oliver 1650 and the Oliver OC-12 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1650 leads on rated power with 66 hp against 63 hp. Oliver 1650 is the lighter machine (3,544 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 OC-12 holds more fuel (132.5 L vs 87.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 1650 is the newer design (1964 vs 1955). In short: choose the Oliver 1650 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver OC-12 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

66 hp

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

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

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

Original price

$7,100 (1969)Reference

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Steering

power assistReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

106.0 LReference

132.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

43.8 kWReference

37.9 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

4.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 102 mmReference

95 x 114 mmReference

Compression

8.5:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1750Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.3 LReference

30.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Firing order

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

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Max power

43.8 kWReference

37.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

49.8 kWReference

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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

Belt power (max)

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42.2 kWReference

Transmission

Hydraul-ShiftReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

4 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

49.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

49.8 kWReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

209 cmReference

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Weight

3544 kgReference

4955 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

15.5-38Reference

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Ag front

13.6/12-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

9.5/9-42Reference

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Length

369 cmReference

278 cmReference

Width

207 cmReference

193 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

203 cmReference

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Operating weight

3544 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

5005 kgReference

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Front tread

167/178 cmReference

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Rear tread

143 to 227 cmReference

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Height

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168 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

Oliver 1650 attachments

1650 Serial Numbers

1964

149836Reference

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1965

153885Reference

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1966

167668Reference

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1967

183928Reference

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1968

201091Reference

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1969

212733Reference

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Location:

Instrument panel supportReference

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Final

218193Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

22.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3681 kgReference

5140 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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18.2 l/hourReference

Variants

OC-12

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crawlerReference

OC-126

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crawler-loaderReference

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.