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Oliver 2255

The Oliver 2255 is a tractor produced by Oliver. It is equipped with a 636 ci 10.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 146.72 hp 109.4 kW. Transmission: Hydraul-Shift. Operating weight: 16500 lbs 7484 kg.

Engine Power
146.72 hp 109.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
Hydraul-Shift
Operating Weight
16500 lbs 7484 kg

Overview

Oliver 2255 tractor photo
1972 - 1976 55 SeriesRow-Crop tractor 55 Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Oliver
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA
Total built
2,160
Original price was $18,500 in 1976
Oliver 2255 Power
Drawbar (tested)
115.35 hp 86.0 kW
PTO (tested)
146.72 hp 109.4 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Cab available with optional heat and air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Valves
1 to 4
Pump flow
20 gpm 75.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/III
Control
draft control
Rear lift
6,000 lbs 2721 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
540/1000 OptOptional
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase
108.3 inches 275 cm
4WD Wheelbase
83.5 inches 212 cm
Weight
16500 lbs 7484 kg
Front tire
11.00-16
Rear tire
18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
2255 references literature
Introducing the 2255 - New 140 PTO horsepower V-8 published in 1972, by Oliver
2255 Tractor - Cat-Powered V-8 with 147 PTO Horsepower published by White

Engine

Engine options
Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel
Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 573 ci / 9.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Caterpillar 3150
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
8-cylinder, liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement
573 ci 9.4 L
Bore/Stroke
4.50x4.50 inches 114 x 114 mm
Air cleaner
dry element
Compression
17:1
Rated RPM
2600
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
13 qts 12.3 L
Coolant capacity
40 qts 37.9 L

Engine Detail — 636 ci / 10.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Caterpillar 3208
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
8-cylinder, liquid-cooled
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.
Displacement
636 ci 10.4 L
Bore/Stroke
4.50x5.00 inches 114 x 127 mm
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2800

Transmission

Transmission options
18-speed partial power shift
6-speed

Transmission — Hydraul-Shift

Transmission
Hydraul-Shift
Type
partial power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
14-inch dry disc
With 18.4-38 rear tires.
2255 Hydraul-Shift partial power shift speeds

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse

Gears
6 forward and 2 reverse
With 18.4-38 rear tires.
2255 speeds

Dimensions

Oliver 2255 Tires
2WD Ag front
11.00-16
2WD Ag front
14.00Lx16.1
4WD Ag front
14.9-26
4WD Ag front
16.9-26
Ag rear
18.4-38
23.1-34
20.8-38
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
108.3 inches 275 cm
4WD Wheelbase
83.5 inches 212 cm
2WD Length
166 inches 421 cm
4WD Length
154 inches 391 cm
Width
81.5 inches 207 cm
Weight
16500 lbs 7484 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle)
24.5 inches 62 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)
15.5 inches 39 cm
2WD Clearance (rear axle)
27.3 inches 69 cm
4WD Clearance (rear axle)
27.3 inches 69 cm
2WD Front tread
60 to 80 inches 152 to 203 cm
4WD Front tread
66 to 70.75 inches 167 to 179 cm
Rear tread
61 to 91 inches 154 to 231 cm
Oliver 2255 Height
Steering wheel
85.4 inches 216 cm
2WD Exhaust
105.7 inches 268 cm
4WD Exhaust
107 inches 271 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1140
Diesel 18-speed 2WD September 4 - 17, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1140 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
146.72 hp 109.4 kW
Fuel use
9.4 gal/hour 35.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
147.65 hp 110.1 kW
Fuel use
9.4 gal/hour 35.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
115.35 hp 86.0 kW
Fuel use
7.8 gal/hour 29.5 l/hour
Gear 4-Direct used for power test.
Max pull
14,770 lbs 6699 kg
Gear 2-Direct used for pull test.

Photos

Oliver 2255 with cab.

Oliver 2255 with cab.

Open station Oliver 2255.

Open station Oliver 2255.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Oliver 2255 based on its 146.72 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼Heavy DutyWide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙Commercial / Field ScaleWide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机Heavy DutyHigh density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Oliver 2255.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1 hrs

Approximately 1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (7.8 gal / 29.5 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.6 gal/hr (28.9 L/hr)

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 2255 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Oliver 2255.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)146.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)109.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)148.8 PS

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