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Oliver 1870 vs Oliver 1955
Verdict: Oliver 1870 vs Oliver 1955
The Oliver 1870 and the Oliver 1955 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 1955 leads on rated power with 108 hp against 99 hp. Oliver 1955 is the lighter machine (5,103 kg vs 5,397 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 1970). In short: choose the Oliver 1955 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 1870 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
99 hp
108 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Oliver (a part of White)Reference
Oliver (a part of White)Reference
Six gears (1-6) with a three-range power shift (under, direct, and over drive).Reference
The Hydraul-Shift overs a power shift between over-, under-, and direct-drive for each gear.Reference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
59.7 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
59.8 kWReference
67.4 kWReference
Displacement
7.0 LReference
5.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 127 mmReference
98 x 111 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
9:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1800Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
40.7 LReference
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Coolant capacity
28.4 LReference
18.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
73.7 kWReference
80.7 kWReference
Max power
59.8 kWReference
67.4 kWReference
Fuel tank
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132.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
355.6mm dry discReference
330mm cerametallic discReference
Transmission
Hydraul-ShiftReference
Hydraul-ShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Diesel PTO (claimed)
72.3 kWReference
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LP-gas PTO (claimed)
68.6 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
73.7 kWReference
80.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
25.7 LReference
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Type
three-range power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
25.7 LReference
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Pressure
151.7 barReference
151.7 barReference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
75.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IIIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
73.7 kWReference
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PTO (claimed)
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80.5 kWReference
Rear lift
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2721 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
147.6 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
281 cmReference
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Weight
5397 kgReference
5103 kgReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
11L-15Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
Ag front
11.00L-15Reference
11L-15Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
Length
445 cmReference
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Width
243 cmReference
204 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
217 cmReference
217 cmReference
Height (hood)
180 cmReference
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Operating weight
5397 kgReference
5103 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
54 cmReference
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Front tread
154 to 215 cmReference
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Rear tread
144 to 303 cmReference
144 to 303 cmReference
2WD Wheelbase
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261 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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219 cmReference
2WD Length
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405 cmReference
4WD Length
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387 cmReference
Ballasted weight
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7357 kgReference
2WD Ground clearance
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64 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
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34 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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156 to 222 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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152/179/203 cmReference
1870 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate below the instrument panel, behind the clutch pedal.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
26.9 l/hourReference
26.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
3798 kgReference
5733 kgReference
Speeds
1955 Serial Numbers
1970
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222-304Reference
1971
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226-858Reference
1972
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232-958Reference
1973
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239-032Reference
1974
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247-871Reference
Final
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253-050Reference
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.