1972 – 1976Farm tractor
The Oliver 2255 is a farm tractor produced from 1972 to 1976. 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 | 1972–1976 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oliver |
| Total built | 2,160 |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Factory | Charles City, Iowa, USA |
| Original price | $18,500 in 1976 |
≈ $109,700 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.
| Drawbar (tested) | 115.35 hp (86.0 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 146.72 hp (109.4 kW) |
| Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel | |
| Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel |
| Hydraul-Shift | 18 forward and 6 reverse · partial power shift |
|---|---|
| 6-speed | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Power steering | |
| Hydraulic disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Cab available with optional heat and air-conditioning. |
| Type | closed center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 20 gpm (75.7 L/min) |
| Valves | 1 to 4 |
| Rear hitch category | II/III |
|---|---|
| Rear hitch control | draft |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO speeds | 540 / 1000 rpm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 83.5 in (212 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16500 lb (7484 kg) |
| 1972 | 235-598 |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 237-210 |
| 1974 | 244-825 |
| 1975 | 258-472 |
| 1976 | 266-683 |