1969 – 1975Farm tractor
The Oliver 1655 is a farm tractor produced from 1969 to 1975. The available specifications cover 2 engine configurations and 2 transmission options; equipment could vary by production year and market.
ManufacturerOliver
CategoryFarm tractor
Engine options2
Transmissions2
Its row-crop configuration is intended for cultivation and work between planted rows.
Compatible with PTO-driven equipment and mounted implements through the rear three-point hitch.
Four-wheel-drive capability supports work where additional traction is valuable.
| Production years | 1969–1975 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oliver (a part of White) |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Original price | $10,000 in 1975 |
| The optional Hydraul-Shift transmission allows the operator to shift on the move to an over- or under-drive for each drive gear. | |
≈ $62,100 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.
| PTO (claimed) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
|---|---|
| Drawbar (tested) | 60.07 hp (44.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 70.57 hp (52.6 kW) |
| Oliver-Waukesha 4.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
| Oliver-Waukesha 4.3L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Hydraul-Shift | 18 forward and 6 reverse · partial power shift |
|---|---|
| 6-speed helical gear | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Power steering | |
| Disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. Cab optional with available heater. |
| Fuel | 27.5 gal (104.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
| Rear hitch category | II/I |
|---|---|
| Rear hitch control | draft |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO speeds | 540 / 1000 rpm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 82.125 in (208 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7500 to 8000 pounds |
| Serial number plate below instrument panel. | |
| 1969 | 218-025 |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 222-600 |
| 1971 | 222-761 |
| 1972 | 231-772 |
| 1973 | 236-586 |
| 1974 | 244-735 |
| 1975 | 257-700 |
| Final | 263-340 |
