Oliver 2255 tractor specifications

1972 - 1976

1972 - 1976 55 SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Oliver
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Charles City, Iowa, USA
Total built:2,160
Original price:$18,500 (1976 )

Oliver 2255 Power

Oliver 2255 Power Drawbar (tested):115.35 hp
86.0 kW
PTO (tested):146.72 hp
109.4 kW
power test details ...

1972 - 1976

55 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1140

Nebraska Tractor Test 1140
Diesel 18-speed 2WD September 4 - 17, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1140 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	146.72 hp 109.4 kW
Fuel use:	9.4 gal/hour 35.6 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed:	147.65 hp 110.1 kW
Fuel use:	9.4 gal/hour 35.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	115.35 hp 86.0 kW
Fuel use:	7.8 gal/hour 29.5 l/hour
Gear 4-Direct used for power test.
Max pull:	14,770 lbs 6699 kg
Gear 2-Direct used for pull test.

Oliver 2255 Engines

Oliver 2255 Engines Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel Fuel tank:35 gal
132.5 L
30 gal
113.6 L (cab tanks)
78 gal
295.2 L (fender tanks)
Engine details ...

1972 - 1976

55 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel
Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3150
diesel
8-cylinder
liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement:	573 ci 9.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.50x4.50 inches 114 x 114 mm
Air cleaner:	dry element
Compression:	17:1
Rated RPM:	2600
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	13 qts 12.3 L
Coolant capacity:	40 qts 37.9 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3208
diesel
8-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The Caterpillar 3208 replaced the 3150 in 1974, at tractor serial number 248722. Oliver listed the tractor at 147 horsepower, similar to the rating with the 3150.
Displacement:	636 ci 10.4 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.50x5.00 inches 114 x 127 mm
Compression:	16.5:1
Rated RPM:	2800

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:power
Brakes:hydraulic disc
Cab:Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Cab available with optional heat and air-conditioning.
Transmissions:18-speed partial power shift
6-speed
Transmission details ...

1972 - 1976

55 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
18-speed partial power shift
6-speed

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Hydraul-Shift
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch:	14-inch dry disc

Speeds

Speeds
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Gears:	6 forward and 2 reverse

Speeds

Speeds
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:closed center
Valves:1 to 4
Pump flow:20 gpm
75.7 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:II/III
Control:draft control
Rear lift:6,000 lbs
2721 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:1000
540/1000*Optional

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires 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 ...

1972 - 1976

55 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Oliver 2255 Tires

Oliver 2255 Tires
2WD Ag front:	11.00-16
2WD Ag front:	14.00Lx16.1
4WD Ag front:	14.9-26
4WD Ag front:	16.9-26
Ag rear:	18.4-38
	23.1-34
	20.8-38

Dimensions

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase:	108.3 inches 275 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	83.5 inches 212 cm
2WD Length:	166 inches 421 cm
4WD Length:	154 inches 391 cm
Width:	81.5 inches 207 cm
Weight:	16500 lbs 7484 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle):	24.5 inches 62 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle):	15.5 inches 39 cm
2WD Clearance (rear axle):	27.3 inches 69 cm
4WD Clearance (rear axle):	27.3 inches 69 cm
2WD Front tread:	60 to 80 inches 152 to 203 cm
4WD Front tread:	66 to 70.75 inches 167 to 179 cm
Rear tread:	61 to 91 inches 154 to 231 cm