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Oliver 1850 vs Oliver 1855
Verdict: Oliver 1850 vs Oliver 1855
The Oliver 1850 and the Oliver 1855 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1855 leads on rated power with 99 hp against 93 hp. Oliver 1855 is the lighter machine (5,057 kg vs 8,965 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 1855 is the newer design (1969 vs 1964). In short: choose the Oliver 1855 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 1850 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Oliver
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
93 hp
99 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
OliverReference
Oliver (a part of White)Reference
Introduced in late 1967, the Hydraul-Shift transmission provided an on-the-move shift to underdrive and overdrive.Reference
The Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear.Reference
Steering
power assistReference
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Variants
1850
row-cropReference
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1850 Wheatland
standardReference
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Engine
Drawbar (tested)
63.0 kWReference
61.6 kWReference
Displacement
5.8 LReference
5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
99 x 127 mmReference
98 x 111 mmReference
Air cleaner
dry with pre-cleanerReference
dryReference
Compression
9:1Reference
8.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
40.7 LReference
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Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
68.9 kWReference
73.5 kWReference
Max power
63.0 kWReference
61.6 kWReference
Fuel tank
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132.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
330mm dry discReference
330mm cerametallic discReference
Transmission
Hydraul-ShiftReference
Hydraul-ShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gas PTO (claimed)
68.6 kWReference
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Diesel PTO (claimed)
68.6 kWReference
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LP-gas PTO (claimed)
67.1 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
69.3 kWReference
73.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
18.9 LReference
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Type
partial power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
18.9 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
151.7 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
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Pump flow
60.2 lpmReference
75.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
II/III (optional)Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2721 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
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73.1 kWReference
Rear lift
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2721 kgReference
Engine RPM
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984@2400Reference
Capacities
Gas Fuel
130.6 LReference
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Diesel Fuel
119.2 LReference
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LP-gas Fuel
295.2 LReference
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Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
261 cmReference
261 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
219 cmReference
219 cmReference
Weight
8965 to 10965 poundsReference
5057 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-15Reference
11L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
23.1-34Reference
2WD Ag front
7.50-18Reference
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4WD Ag front
13.6/12-24Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
23.1-34Reference
2WD Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
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4WD Ag rear
23.1-34Reference
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2WD Length
405 cmReference
405 cmReference
4WD Length
387 cmReference
387 cmReference
Width
219 cmReference
204 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
199 cmReference
217 cmReference
Ground clearance
64 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
172 to 227 cmReference
156 to 222 cmReference
4WD Front tread
167/179/203 cmReference
152/179/203 cmReference
Rear tread
172 to 227 cmReference
144 to 303 cmReference
Operating
4973 kgReference
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Ballasted
7359 kgReference
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Ag front
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11L-15Reference
2WD Ground clearance
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64 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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34 cmReference
Oliver 1850 attachments
1850 Serial Number Location
1850 Serial Numbers
1964
150421Reference
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1965
153014Reference
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1966
168127Reference
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1967
183382Reference
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1968
200360Reference
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1969
212673Reference
220-640Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
31.0 l/hourReference
22.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
6453 kgReference
5210 kgReference
1855 Serial Numbers
1970
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221-099Reference
1971
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225-508Reference
1972
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231-366Reference
1973
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236-585Reference
1974
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247-436Reference
1975
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255-727Reference
Final
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255-785Reference
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.