Compare/Oliver 600 vs Oliver OC-6

Oliver 600 vs Oliver OC-6

Verdict: Oliver 600 vs Oliver OC-6

The Oliver 600 and the Oliver OC-6 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver 600 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 45 hp. Oliver 600 is the lighter machine (1,955 kg vs 5,565 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver OC-6 holds more fuel (62.5 L vs 43.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver 600 is the newer design (1962 vs 1953). In short: choose the Oliver 600 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver OC-6 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

48 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

OliverReference

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Manufacturer

David BrownReference

OliverReference

With 13-28 rear tires.Reference

Diesel 6-speed crawlerApril 17 - May 7, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 517 fileReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Variants

990

similar David Brown modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

43.5 LReference

62.5 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.0 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 114 mmReference

89 x 95 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Vortox oil bathReference

Compression

17:1Reference

15.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1600Reference

Idle RPM

700-2200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

3.1 LReference

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

16.1 LReference

Engine

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33.6 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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25.0 kWReference

Power

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32.1 kWReference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Max power

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25.0 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

35.8 kWReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independent optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

194 cmReference

137 cmReference

Weight

1955 kgReference

5565 to 5855 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9/13-28Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

14-30Reference

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Length

299 cmReference

308 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

208 cmReference

Height (hood)

142 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

50 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

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Height

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143 cmReference

Ground clearance

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50 cmReference

Gauge

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172 cmReference

Gas Operating

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2587 kgReference

Diesel Operating

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2655 kgReference

Speeds

OC-6 Serial Numbers

1953

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3502776 (diesel)Reference

1954

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4500007 (diesel)Reference

1955

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1RM468 (diesel)Reference

1956

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1RM632 (diesel)Reference

1957

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1RM876 (diesel)Reference

1958

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2RC262 (diesel)Reference

1959

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2RC366 (diesel)Reference

1960

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2RC458 (diesel)Reference

Oliver OC-6 Tracks

Option

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12-inch tracksReference

Test results

Max pull

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3074 kgReference

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.