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Tractor · 1972Unverified

Oliver 2255

Name: Oliver 2255
Brand: Oliver

Oliver 2255 — 55 Series · 147 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Oliver 2255 is a tractor with a rated output of 147 hp, categorising it among the higher-powered machines in its class. It was manufactured from 1972 to 1976 and features a liquid-cooled 8-cylinder diesel engine, driving through four-wheel drive with a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the Oliver 2255 is 7484 kg, and it is designed for use on areas of approximately 200–800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

147 hp

Max power

86.0 kW

Weight

7484 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

94 rows

Recorded power

147 hp

Recorded weight

7484 kg

Transmissions

18-speed partial power shift

Production years

1972-1976

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerOliverReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Charles City, Iowa, USAReference

Total built2,160Reference

Original price was $18,500 in 1976Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Cab available with optional heat and air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl dieselReference

Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank132.5 LReference

Fuel tank113.6 LReference

Fuel tank295.2 LReference

Drawbar (tested)86.0 kWReference

Caterpillar 3150Reference

dieselReference

8-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled V-8Reference

Displacement9.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke114 x 114 mmReference

Air cleanerdry elementReference

Compression17:1Reference

Rated RPM2600Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity12.3 LReference

Coolant capacity37.9 LReference

Caterpillar 3208Reference

liquid-cooledReference

The Caterpillar 3208 replaced the 3150 in 1974, at tractor serial number 248722. Oliver listed the tractor at 147 horsepower, similar to the rating with the 3150.Reference

Displacement10.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke114 x 127 mmReference

Compression16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2800Reference

Power at rated engine speed109.4 kWReference

Max power86.0 kWReference

Transmission

18-speed partial power shiftReference

6-speedReference

TransmissionHydraul-ShiftReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch14-inch dry discReference

Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)109.4 kWReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Valves1 to 4Reference

Pump flow75.7 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IIIReference

Controldraft controlReference

Rear lift2721 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed110.1 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase275 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase212 cmReference

Weight7484 kgReference

Front tire11.00-16Reference

Rear tire18.4-38Reference

2WD Ag front11.00-16Reference

2WD Ag front14.00Lx16.1Reference

4WD Ag front14.9-26Reference

4WD Ag front16.9-26Reference

Ag rear18.4-38Reference

Ag rear23.1-34Reference

Ag rear20.8-38Reference

2WD Length421 cmReference

4WD Length391 cmReference

Width207 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)62 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)39 cmReference

2WD Clearance (rear axle)69 cmReference

4WD Clearance (rear axle)69 cmReference

2WD Front tread152 to 203 cmReference

4WD Front tread167 to 179 cmReference

Rear tread154 to 231 cmReference

Steering wheel216 cmReference

2255 Serial Numbers

1972235-598Reference

1973237-210Reference

1974244-825Reference

1975258-472Reference

1976266-683Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Oliver 2255 Height

2WD Exhaust268 cmReference

4WD Exhaust271 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 18-speed 2WDSeptember 4 - 17, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1140 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use35.6 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use29.5 l/hourReference

Gear 4-Direct used for power test.Reference

Max pull6699 kgReference

Gear 2-Direct used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4-38 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.

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