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Oliver 1255

The Oliver 1255 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 142.8 ci 2.3 L engine. Transmission: 9 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 3710 to 4300 pounds.

Fuel & Capacities
14.25 gal 53.9 L
Transmission
9 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
3710 to 4300 pounds

Overview

Oliver 1255 tractor photo
1969 - 1971 55 SeriesUtility tractorFiat built 55 Series Utility tractor Fiat built
Production
Distributor
Oliver
Manufacturer
Fiat
Utility tractor
Built in Italy
Original price was $4,600 in 1971
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.
Variants
1255
utility
1255 Vineyard
narrow profile
Oliver 1255 Engine
Fiat 2.3L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Oliver 1255 Power
PTO (claimed)
38.5 hp 28.7 kW
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Steering
power OptOptional
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
14.25 gal 53.9 L
Hydraulic system
4.5 gal 17.0 L
Hydraulics
Capacity
4.5 gal 17.0 L
Pressure
2133 psi 147.1 bar
Pump flow
5.76 gpm 21.8 lpm
12 gpm*Optional, additional pump. 45.4 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Control
position and draft control
Rear lift
2660 lbs 1206 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
live (two-stage clutch)
Rear PTO Type
540/ground (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase
75.625 inches 192 cm
4WD Wheelbase
71.375 inches 181 cm
Weight
3710 to 4300 pounds
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
12.4-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
42
Batteries
2
Battery volts
6
References
1255 references literature
1255/1355 Utility, High Clearance, 4-Wheel Drive, Special models published in 1970, by Oliver
A Modern Line-Up in Power published in 1969, by Oliver
Farm Loaders published in 1969, by Oliver

Engine

Engine Detail — 142.8 ci / 2.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Fiat 8035
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
142.8 ci 2.3 L
Bore/Stroke
3.74x4.33 inches 95 x 110 mm
Fuel system
direct injection
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
17:1
Rated RPM
2400
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
8.25 qts 7.8 L
Coolant capacity
13.5 qts 12.8 L

Transmission

Transmission options
6-speed gear
9-speed creeper

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
254mm dry disc
Oil capacity
18 qts 17.0 L
With 14.9-28 rear tires.
1255 gear speeds
Transmission
Type
creeper
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse
1255 creeper speeds

Dimensions

Oliver 1255 Tires
2WD Ag front
6.00-16
4WD Ag front
9.50-24
2WD Ag rear
12.4-28
4WD Ag rear
16.9-30
Ag front
7.50-10
7.50-16
Ag rear
13.6-28
14.9-28
18.4-16A
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
75.625 inches 192 cm
4WD Wheelbase
71.375 inches 181 cm
2WD Length
115 inches 292 cm
4WD Length
119.5 inches 303 cm
2WD Width
62.875 inches 159 cm
4WD Width
68 inches 172 cm
2WD Height (steering wheel)
58.625 inches 148 cm
4WD Height (steering wheel)
63 inches 160 cm
2WD Shipping weight
3710 lbs 1682 kg
4WD Shipping weight
4300 lbs 1950 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle)
18.25 inches 46 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)
14.375 inches 36 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
Oliver 1210 loader
Oliver 1510 loader
Oliver 1514 loader

Photos

4WD Oliver 1255 with front-end loader

4WD Oliver 1255 with front-end loader

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Oliver 1255.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Oliver 1255 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver 1255.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS

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