oliver 1855
![]() | 1969 - 1975
55 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1969 - 1975 | 55 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1969 - 1975 | ||||
55 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor |
1969 - 1975 | |
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55 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver (a part of White) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Original price was $13,000 in 1975 |
Oliver 1855 Engines | |
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Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 35 gal
132.5 L |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Oliver 1855 Transmissions | |
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6-speed gear | |
18-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Oliver 1855 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 92 hp (gas)
68.6 kW |
| 98 hp (diesel)
73.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 82.65 hp
61.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 98.60 hp
73.5 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and cab. |
Photos | |
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Oliver 1855 photos... ![]() |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pump flow | 20 gpm
75.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I/II |
| II/III (optional) |
Rear lift | 4,000 lbs
1814 kg |
| 6,000 lbs (Cat 3)
2721 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| 540/1000 |
| 1000 |
Engine RPM | 984@2400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 103 inches
261 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 86.25 inches
219 cm |
Weight | 11,150 lbs
5057 kg |
Front tire | 11L-15 |
Rear tire | 23.1-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
1855 Serial Numbers | |
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1969 | 220-640 |
1970 | 221-099 |
1971 | 225-508 |
1972 | 231-366 |
1973 | 236-585 |
1974 | 247-436 |
1975 | 255-727 |
Final | 255-785 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References | |
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1755/1855/1955 published in 1970, by Oliver | |
1755/1855/1955 published in 1970, by White | |
A Modern Line-Up in Power published in 1969, by Oliver |
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