Compare/Oliver 550 vs Oliver OC-96

Oliver 550 vs Oliver OC-96

Verdict: Oliver 550 vs Oliver OC-96

The Oliver 550 and the Oliver OC-96 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver OC-96 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 47 hp. Oliver 550 is the lighter machine (3,132 kg vs 14,170 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver OC-96 is the newer design (1960 vs 1958). In short: choose the Oliver OC-96 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 550 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

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

Oliver (a part of White)Reference

With 14.9/13-24 rear tires.Reference

Torque converter with power shift between 1/2 and 3/4.Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

32.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 95 mmReference

98 x 114 mmReference

Power (net)

32.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2050Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

3.8 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.2 LReference

20.8 LReference

Torque

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227.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

254mm mechanical dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Diesel PTO (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

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Gas PTO (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

two-speed power shiftReference

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

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Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

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Hydraulic system

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53.0 LReference

Capacity

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53.0 LReference

Pump flow

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97.5 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

185 cmReference

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Weight

362 kgReference

14170 to 14575 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

411 cmReference

Width

169 cmReference

30 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

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Diesel Shipping

2191 kgReference

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Height

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154 cmReference

Shipping weight

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6427 kgReference

Operating weight

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6611 kgReference

Gauge

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137 cmReference

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-9

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dozerReference

OC-96

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loader-crawlerReference

Capacities

Fuel

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124.9 LReference

Oliver OC-96 attachments

Oliver OC-96 Tracks

Length on ground

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181 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.1 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.