Compare/Oliver 1655 vs Oliver OC-12

Oliver 1655 vs Oliver OC-12

Verdict: Oliver 1655 vs Oliver OC-12

The Oliver 1655 and the Oliver OC-12 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1655 leads on rated power with 71 hp against 63 hp. Oliver OC-12 is the lighter machine (4,955 kg vs 7,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 1655 is the newer design (1969 vs 1955). In short: choose the Oliver 1655 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

71 hp

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Oliver (a part of White)Reference

OliverReference

With 16.9-38 rear tires.Reference

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

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

44.8 kWReference

37.9 kWReference

Displacement

4.3 LReference

4.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 102 mmReference

95 x 114 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

8.5:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1750Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

Firing order

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

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Power at rated engine speed

52.4 kWReference

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Max power

42.8 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

Belt power (max)

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42.2 kWReference

Transmission

Hydraul-ShiftReference

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Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

304.8mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

52.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

53.0 LReference

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Type

helical gearReference

gearReference

Capacity

53.0 LReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

lower-link draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

104.1 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

252 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

7500 to 8000 poundsReference

4955 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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Ag front

11.00L-15Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

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2WD Length

392 cmReference

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4WD Length

369 cmReference

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Width

207 cmReference

193 cmReference

2WD Front tread

156 to 222 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

152/179 cmReference

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Rear tread

143 to 227 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

3402 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

3628 kgReference

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Gasoline Operating

3492 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

3628 kgReference

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Ballasted

5034 kgReference

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Steering wheel

203 cmReference

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Length

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278 cmReference

Height

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168 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

1655 Serial Number Location

1655 Serial Numbers

1969

218-025Reference

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1970

222-600Reference

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1971

222-761Reference

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1972

231-772Reference

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1973

236-586Reference

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1974

244-735Reference

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1975

257-700Reference

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Final

263-340Reference

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Oliver 1655 Height

2WD Exhaust

250 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

250 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

24.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3864 kgReference

5140 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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18.2 l/hourReference

Speeds

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.