oliver 2255
![]() | 1972 - 1976
55 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1972 - 1976 | 55 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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1972 - 1976 | ||||
55 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor | ||||
1972 - 1976 | |
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55 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Oliver |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 2,160 |
Original price was $18,500 in 1976 | |
Oliver 2255 Engines | |
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Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel | |
Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 35 gal
132.5 L |
| 30 gal (cab tanks)
113.6 L |
| 78 gal (fender tanks)
295.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
Oliver 2255 Transmissions | |
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18-speed partial power shift | |
6-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
Oliver 2255 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 115.35 hp
86.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 146.72 hp
109.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Cab available with optional heat and air-conditioning. |
Photos | |
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Oliver 2255 photos... |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Valves | 1 to 4 |
Pump flow | 20 gpm
75.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/III |
Control | draft control |
Rear lift | 6,000 lbs
2721 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
| 540/1000 OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 ... | |
2255 Serial Numbers | |
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1972 | 235-598 |
1973 | 237-210 |
1974 | 244-825 |
1975 | 258-472 |
1976 | 266-683 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
References | |
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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 |
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