Compare/Oliver 550 vs Oliver OC-46

Oliver 550 vs Oliver OC-46

Verdict: Oliver 550 vs Oliver OC-46

The Oliver 550 and the Oliver OC-46 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 550 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 30 hp. Oliver 550 is the lighter machine (3,132 kg vs 7,830 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 550 holds more fuel (49.2 L vs 41.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 550 is the newer design (1958 vs 1957). In short: choose the Oliver 550 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver OC-46 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

47 hp

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

With 14.9/13-24 rear tires.Reference

gasolineReference

Steering

powerReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

41.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

32.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 95 mmReference

89 x 114 mmReference

Power (net)

32.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

1700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

3.8 LReference

5.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

11.4 LReference

Engine

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22.7 kWReference

Gas Drawbar (claimed)

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17.9 kWReference

Diesel Drawbar (claimed)

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18.5 kWReference

Gas Belt (claimed)

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19.7 kWReference

Diesel Belt (claimed)

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20.4 kWReference

Power

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22.5 kWReference

Compression

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6.5:1Reference

Torque

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131.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Diesel PTO (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

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Gas PTO (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

Total flow

132.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.125)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

185 cmReference

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Weight

362 kgReference

7830 to 8110 poundsReference

Front tire

7.60-15Reference

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Rear tire

14.9/13-24Reference

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Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

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Industrial rear

14.9/13-26Reference

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Length

304 cmReference

365 cmReference

Width

169 cmReference

25 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

147 cmReference

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Front tread

132 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 193 cmReference

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Gas Shipping

1420 kgReference

3551 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

2191 kgReference

3560 kgReference

Height

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143 cmReference

Gauge

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116 cmReference

Gas Operating

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3665 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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3678 kgReference

Oliver 550 attachments

Attachment overview

Oliver 508 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Oliver 613 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

182 cmReference

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Digging depth

396 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

463 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Oliver 510 Backhoe

Loading height

264 cmReference

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Oliver 613 Backhoe

Speeds

Variants

OC-4

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crawlerReference

OC-46

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loader-crawlerReference

Alfta

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flex-trackReference

Oliver OC-46 attachments

Oliver OC-46 Tracks

Length on ground

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142 cmReference

Area on ground

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0.7 m²Reference

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.