1970 – 1974Farm tractor
The Oliver 1955 is a farm tractor produced from 1970 to 1974. The available specifications cover 1 engine configuration and 2 transmission options; equipment could vary by production year and market.
ManufacturerOliver
CategoryFarm tractor
Engine options1
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.
Current model19551970–1974| Production years | 1970–1974 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oliver (a part of White) |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Original price | $14,250 in 1974 |
≈ $96,500 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.
| PTO (claimed) | 108 hp (80.5 kW) |
|---|---|
| Drawbar (tested) | 90.32 hp (67.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 108.16 hp (80.7 kW) |
| Oliver-Waukesha 5.1L 6-cyl |
| 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 dry 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 | II/III |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO speeds | 1000 rpm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 86.25 in (219 cm) |
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| Weight | 11,250 lb (5103 kg) |
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| 1970 | 222-304 |
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| 1971 | 226-858 |
| 1972 | 232-958 |
| 1973 | 239-032 |
| 1974 | 247-871 |
| Final | 253-050 |