Tractor · 1969Unverified
Oliver 1255
Oliver 1255 — 55 Series · 39 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
39 hp
Weight
3710 to 4300 pounds
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Overview
DistributorOliverReference
ManufacturerFiatReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in ItalyReference
Original price was $4,600 in 1971Reference
The Oliver 1255 is the same tractor as the earlier model 1250-A. The name was changed to 1255 for the 1970 model year, to correspond with the other 55-series Oliver tractors.Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
SteeringpowerReference
Mechanical band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
1255utilityReference
1255 Vineyardnarrow profileReference
450similar Fiat modelReference
Engine
Fiat 2.3L 3-cyl dieselReference
Fiat 8035Reference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke95 x 110 mmReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity7.8 LReference
Coolant capacity12.8 LReference
Transmission
6-speed gearReference
9-speed creeperReference
TypegearReference
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch254mm dry discReference
Oil capacity17.0 LReference
TypecreeperReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)28.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system17.0 LReference
Capacity17.0 LReference
Pressure147.1 barReference
Pump flow21.8 lpmReference
Pump flow45.4 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift1206 kgReference
Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/ground (1.375)Reference
Capacities
Fuel53.9 LReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase192 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase181 cmReference
Weight3710 to 4300 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire12.4-28Reference
2WD Ag front6.00-16Reference
4WD Ag front9.50-24Reference
2WD Ag rear12.4-28Reference
4WD Ag rear16.9-30Reference
Ag front7.50-10Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-28Reference
Ag rear14.9-28Reference
Ag rear18.4-16AReference
2WD Length292 cmReference
4WD Length303 cmReference
2WD Width159 cmReference
4WD Width172 cmReference
2WD Height (steering wheel)148 cmReference
4WD Height (steering wheel)160 cmReference
2WD Shipping weight1682 kgReference
4WD Shipping weight1950 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)46 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)36 cmReference
Oliver 1255 attachments
front-end loaderReference
1255 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate below the steering column.Reference
1969309-381Reference
1970312-957Reference
1971317-338Reference
Final318-385Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps42Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Attachment overview
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Speeds
With 14.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.