1969 – 1975Farm tractor
The Oliver 1855 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 | $13,000 in 1975 |
≈ $80,700 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.
| PTO (claimed) | 92 hp (gas) 68.6 kW |
|---|---|
| Power | 98 hp (diesel) 73.1 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 82.65 hp (61.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 98.60 hp (73.5 kW) |
| Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
| Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl gasoline |
| 6-speed gear | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Hydraul-Shift | 18 forward and 6 reverse · partial power shift |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Power steering | |
| Differential hydraulic disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. Optional two-post ROPS and cab. |
| Type | closed center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 20 gpm (75.7 L/min) |
| Pressure | 2200 psi 151.7 bar |
| Rear hitch category | I/II |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO speeds | 540 / 1000 rpm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 86.25 in (219 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 11,150 lb (5057 kg) |
| 1969 | 220-640 |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 221-099 |
| 1971 | 225-508 |
| 1972 | 231-366 |
| 1973 | 236-585 |
| 1974 | 247-436 |
| 1975 | 255-727 |
| Final | 255-785 |
