Oliver 1255

Production ended · 2WD or 4WD

PTO power · claimed

38.5 hp

Weight
3,710 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1971
$4,600

Power

Power specifications
Engineno record
PTO38.5 hp claimed
Drawbarno record
Listed power42 hp PTO basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the Oliver 1255
Fiat 2.3L 3-cyl dieselDiesel · 3 cyl143 ci
Engine details
Fiat 2.3L 3-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
3.74 in × 4.33 in
Rated speed
2,400 rpm
Compression
17:1
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Transmissions

Transmissions for the Oliver 1255
6-speed geargear6F / 2R
9-speed creepercreeper9F / 3R

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight3,710 lb shipping
Shipping3,710 lb

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase75.6 in
Length115 in
Width62.9 in
Front axle clearance18.2 in

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank14.2 gal
Hydraulic system4.5 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Pump flow5.8 gpm
Pressure2,133 psi

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryII/I
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift capacity2,660 lb

PTO

PTO specifications
Rear PTOlive (two-stage clutch)
Rear PTO speeds540/ground (1.375)

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive2WD/4WD
Steeringmanual
BrakesMechanical band brakes
CabOpen operator station

Tires

Tires specifications
Front6.00-16
Rear12.4-28

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage6 V
Batteries2
Chargingalternator
Charging output42 A
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$4,600 (1971)
FactoriesItaly
Built byFiat

Variants

  • 1255 utility
  • 1255 Vineyard narrow profile
  • 450 similar Fiat model

Serial numbers

Serial number plate below the steering column.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
1969309-381
1970312-957
1971317-338
Final318-385

Literature

  • 1255/1355 Utility, High Clearance, 4-Wheel Drive, Special models Oliver, 1970
  • A Modern Line-Up in Power Oliver, 1969
  • Farm Loaders Oliver, 1969

Attachments

  • front-end loader