Compare/Oliver 950 vs Oliver OC-12

Oliver 950 vs Oliver OC-12

Verdict: Oliver 950 vs Oliver OC-12

The Oliver 950 and the Oliver OC-12 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver OC-12 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 60 hp. Oliver 950 is the lighter machine (4,717 kg vs 4,955 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 950 is the newer design (1958 vs 1955). In short: choose the Oliver OC-12 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver 950 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

60 hp

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 4-speed crawlerJune 15 - 28, 1955Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 549 fileReference

Original price

$5,900 (1961)Reference

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Steering

powerReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

36.3 kWReference

39.5 kWReference

Plows

5-6Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

45.8 kWReference

37.9 kWReference

Belt (tested)

50.1 kWReference

43.2 kWReference

Displacement

4.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 102 mmReference

95 x 114 mmReference

Compression

16:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

1750Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Belt power (max)

50.1 kWReference

42.2 kWReference

Max power

45.8 kWReference

37.7 kWReference

Fuel tank

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132.5 LReference

Engine

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47.0 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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44.0 kWReference

Power

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45.9 kWReference

Coolant capacity

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18.9 LReference

Oil capacity

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30.3 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

44.6 kWReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

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Weight

4717 kgReference

4955 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

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Rear tire

18-26Reference

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Ag front

7.50-18Reference

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Ag rear

15-34Reference

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Operating weight

4717 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

6178 kgReference

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Front tread

152 cmReference

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Rear tread

157 cmReference

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Length

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278 cmReference

Height

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168 cmReference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Gauge

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152 cmReference

950 Serial Numbers

1958

67828Reference

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1959

71245Reference

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1960

84487Reference

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1961

110064Reference

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Final

115469Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

31 cmReference

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Width

22 cmReference

193 cmReference

RPM

1021Reference

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Speed

998.83 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

18.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

4540 kgReference

5140 kgReference

Variants

OC-12

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crawlerReference

OC-126

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crawler-loaderReference

Oliver OC-12 attachments

Oliver OC-12 Tracks

4-roller width

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35 cmReference

4-roller length on ground

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172 cmReference

4-roller area on ground

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1.2 m²Reference

5-roller width

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35 cmReference

5-roller length on ground

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181 cmReference

5-roller area on ground

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1.3 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.