Oliver 2255

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Oliver 2255 is a powerful row crop tractor made from 1972 to 1976 in Charles City, Iowa. It has a strong Caterpillar 3208 diesel engine with 8 cylinders in a V shape. This engine gives the tractor 147 horsepower, which is above average for tractors. The engine is very big for a tractor, with 573 cubic inches of space inside.

This tractor is built for hard work in the fields. It has two-wheel drive and power steering to help farmers control it easily. The transmission has 18 forward gears and 6 reverse gears, letting drivers choose the right speed for different jobs. The Oliver 2255 is quite heavy at 16,500 pounds, which helps it pull big equipment. It has a three-point hitch that can handle large attachments. The tractor also has a 1000 rpm PTO for running tools that need lots of power. Farmers can choose between an open station or a cab with heat and air conditioning for comfort while working.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 147 hp (109.6 kW)

Transmission: Partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 16500 lb (7484 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Oliver 2255 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Oliver 2255 is Average. It is greater than 55% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Oliver 2255 is Above Average. It is greater than 72% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Oliver 2255 is Excellent. It is greater than 98% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Oliver 2255 is Excellent. It is greater than 99% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
3208
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
V
Fuel Type
Diesel
Cylinders
8
Displacement
573 ci (9.4 L)
Bore
4.49 in (114.0 mm)
Stroke
4.49 in (114.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2600
Power Output
147 hp (109.6 kW)

Transmission

Type
Partial power shift
Forward Gears
18
Reverse Gears
6

Drivetrain

Chassis
2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
Hydraulic disc