Compare/Oliver OC-4 vs Oliver Super 55

Oliver OC-4 vs Oliver Super 55

Verdict: Oliver OC-4 vs Oliver Super 55

The Oliver OC-4 and the Oliver Super 55 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Oliver Super 55 leads on rated power with 33 hp against 30 hp. Oliver Super 55 is the lighter machine (1,542 kg vs 4,720 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver Super 55 holds more fuel (49.2 L vs 41.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Oliver OC-4 is the newer design (1957 vs 1954). In short: choose the Oliver Super 55 for outright pulling power, or the Oliver OC-4 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

30 hp

33 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

OliverReference

Gasoline 4-speed crawlerJune 5 - 16, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 656 fileReference

Diesel 6-speed 2WDSeptember 27 - October 14, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 526 fileReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Variants

OC-4

crawlerReference

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OC-46

loader-crawlerReference

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Alfta

flex-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

41.6 LReference

49.2 LReference

Engine

22.7 kWReference

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Gas Drawbar (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

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Diesel Drawbar (claimed)

18.5 kWReference

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Gas Belt (claimed)

19.7 kWReference

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Diesel Belt (claimed)

20.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

18.0 kWReference

22.1 kWReference

Belt (tested)

19.4 kWReference

25.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.1 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 114 mmReference

89 x 95 mmReference

Power

22.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

6.5:1Reference

15.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

1700Reference

2000Reference

Torque

131.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

13.2 LReference

Belt power (max)

18.9 kWReference

25.1 kWReference

Max power

17.3 kWReference

20.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.4 kWReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

dry plateReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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24.3 kWReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Weight

4720 to 5000 poundsReference

1542 kgReference

Length

281 cmReference

304 cmReference

Gauge

172 cmReference

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Gas Shipping

2140 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

2154 kgReference

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Gas Operating

2254 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2268 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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185 cmReference

Front tire

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6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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11-28Reference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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11-28Reference

Height

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180 cmReference

Operating weight

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1542 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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2494 kgReference

Front tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

Oliver OC-4 Tracks

Width

152 cmReference

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Length on ground

142 cmReference

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Area on ground

0.9 m²Reference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

9.5 l/hourReference

9.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

2261 kgReference

1651 kgReference

Super 55 Serial Number Location

Super 55 Serial Numbers

1954

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6 001Reference

1955

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11 887Reference

1956

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35 001Reference

1957

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43 916Reference

1958

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56 501Reference

Final

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59 033Reference

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.