Compare/Oliver 2255 vs Oliver OC-18

Oliver 2255 vs Oliver OC-18

Verdict: Oliver 2255 vs Oliver OC-18

The Oliver 2255 and the Oliver OC-18 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver OC-18 leads on rated power with 161 hp against 147 hp. Oliver 2255 is the lighter machine (7,484 kg vs 14,742 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver OC-18 holds more fuel (249.8 L vs 132.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 2255 is the newer design (1972 vs 1952). In short: choose the Oliver OC-18 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 2255 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

147 hp

161 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

2,160Reference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

295.2 LReference

249.8 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

86.0 kWReference

95.5 kWReference

Displacement

10.4 LReference

14.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

143 x 152 mmReference

Air cleaner

dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

14.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

12.3 LReference

98.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

37.9 LReference

58.7 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

109.4 kWReference

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Max power

86.0 kWReference

95.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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120.1 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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99.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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111.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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120.1 kWReference

Transmission

Hydraul-ShiftReference

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Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

14-inch dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

109.4 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

gearReference

Valves

1 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IIIReference

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Control

draft controlReference

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Rear lift

2721 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

110.1 kWReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

275 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

212 cmReference

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Weight

7484 kgReference

14742 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

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2WD Ag front

14.00Lx16.1Reference

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4WD Ag front

16.9-26Reference

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Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

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2WD Length

421 cmReference

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4WD Length

391 cmReference

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Width

207 cmReference

283 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

62 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (rear axle)

69 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (rear axle)

69 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

152 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

167 to 179 cmReference

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Rear tread

154 to 231 cmReference

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Steering wheel

216 cmReference

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Length

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426 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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210 cmReference

Gauge

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198 cmReference

2255 Serial Numbers

1972

235-598Reference

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1973

237-210Reference

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1974

244-825Reference

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1975

258-472Reference

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1976

266-683Reference

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Oliver 2255 Height

2WD Exhaust

268 cmReference

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4WD Exhaust

271 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

29.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

6699 kgReference

14074 kgReference

Speeds

OC-18 Serial Numbers

1952

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1KS000Reference

1953

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3500000Reference

1954

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4500000Reference

1955

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1KS178Reference

1956

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1KS382Reference

1957

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1KS638Reference

1958

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1KS710Reference

1959

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1KS750Reference

1960

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1KS758Reference

Oliver OC-18 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.