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Oliver 1850 vs Oliver 1870
Verdict: Oliver 1850 vs Oliver 1870
The Oliver 1850 and the Oliver 1870 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1870 leads on rated power with 99 hp against 93 hp. Oliver 1870 is the lighter machine (5,397 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 1870 is the newer design (1973 vs 1964). In short: choose the Oliver 1870 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
Six gears (1-6) with a three-range power shift (under, direct, and over drive).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
59.8 kWReference
Displacement
5.8 LReference
7.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
99 x 127 mmReference
108 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
dry with pre-cleanerReference
dryReference
Compression
9:1Reference
9:1Reference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
1800Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
40.7 LReference
40.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
28.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
68.9 kWReference
73.7 kWReference
Max power
63.0 kWReference
59.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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59.7 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
330mm dry discReference
355.6mm dry discReference
Transmission
Hydraul-ShiftReference
Hydraul-ShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gas PTO (claimed)
68.6 kWReference
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Diesel PTO (claimed)
68.6 kWReference
72.3 kWReference
LP-gas PTO (claimed)
67.1 kWReference
68.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
69.3 kWReference
73.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
18.9 LReference
25.7 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
three-range power shiftReference
Capacity
18.9 LReference
25.7 LReference
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
IIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2721 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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73.7 kWReference
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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Fuel
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147.6 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
261 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
219 cmReference
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Weight
8965 to 10965 poundsReference
5397 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-15Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
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
15.5-38Reference
2WD Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
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4WD Ag rear
23.1-34Reference
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2WD Length
405 cmReference
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4WD Length
387 cmReference
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Width
219 cmReference
243 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
199 cmReference
217 cmReference
Ground clearance
64 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
172 to 227 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
167/179/203 cmReference
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Rear tread
172 to 227 cmReference
144 to 303 cmReference
Operating
4973 kgReference
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Ballasted
7359 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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281 cmReference
Ag front
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11.00L-15Reference
Length
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445 cmReference
Height (hood)
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180 cmReference
Operating weight
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5397 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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54 cmReference
Front tread
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154 to 215 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
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Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
31.0 l/hourReference
26.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
6453 kgReference
3798 kgReference
1870 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate below the instrument panel, behind the clutch pedal.Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.