Compare/Oliver 1855 vs Oliver OC-15

Oliver 1855 vs Oliver OC-15

Verdict: Oliver 1855 vs Oliver OC-15

The Oliver 1855 and the Oliver OC-15 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver OC-15 leads on rated power with 110 hp against 99 hp. Oliver 1855 is the lighter machine (5,057 kg vs 16,835 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver OC-15 holds more fuel (174.1 L vs 132.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 1855 is the newer design (1969 vs 1956). In short: choose the Oliver OC-15 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 1855 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

99 hp

110 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Oliver (a part of White)Reference

OliverReference

The Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

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585Reference

Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

132.5 LReference

174.1 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

61.6 kWReference

67.9 kWReference

Displacement

5.1 LReference

8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 111 mmReference

117 x 133 mmReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

8.5:1Reference

15:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

39.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

73.5 kWReference

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Max power

61.6 kWReference

67.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

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82.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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52.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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66.4 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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76.0 kWReference

Power (net)

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82.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Belt power (max)

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76.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

4 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm cerametallic discReference

355.6mm mechanical dry discReference

Transmission

Hydraul-ShiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

73.1 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

73.5 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/III (optional)Reference

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Rear lift

2721 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Engine RPM

984@2400Reference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

261 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

219 cmReference

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Weight

5057 kgReference

16835 to 17335 poundsReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

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Rear tire

23.1-34Reference

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Ag front

11L-15Reference

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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

204 cmReference

241 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

217 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

64 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

156 to 222 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

152/179/203 cmReference

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Rear tread

144 to 303 cmReference

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Length

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325 cmReference

Height (hood)

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179 cmReference

Shipping weight

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7636 kgReference

Operating weight

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7863 kgReference

1855 Serial Numbers

1969

220-640Reference

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1970

221-099Reference

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1971

225-508Reference

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1972

231-366Reference

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1973

236-585Reference

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1974

247-436Reference

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1975

255-727Reference

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Final

255-785Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

22.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

5210 kgReference

7810 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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28.4 l/hourReference

Speeds

Variants

OC-15

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crawlerReference

OC-156

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track-loaderReference

Oliver OC-15 attachments

Oliver OC-15 Tracks

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.