Oliver 2255: all source data

All 85 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerOliver
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Charles City, Iowa, USA
Total built2,160
(no label)Original price was $18,500 in 1976
Engine
(no label)Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel
(no label)Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel
Fuel tank35 gal | 132.5 L
Fuel tank30 gal (cab tanks) | 113.6 L
Fuel tank78 gal (fender tanks) | 295.2 L
Transmission
(no label)18-speed partial power shift
(no label)6-speed
Power
Drawbar (tested)115.35 hp | 86.0 kW
PTO (tested)146.72 hp | 109.4 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Hydraulic disc brakes
(no label)Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Cab available with optional heat and air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Valves1 to 4
Pump flow20 gpm | 75.7 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeII/III
Controldraft control
Rear lift6,000 lbs | 2721 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)108.3 inches | 275 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)83.5 inches | 212 cm
Weight16500 lbs | 7484 kg
Front tire11.00-16
Rear tire18.4-38

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel
(no label)Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel
Engine detail
(no label)Caterpillar 3150
(no label)diesel
(no label)8-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement573 ci | 9.4 L
Bore/Stroke4.50x4.50 inches | 114 x 114 mm
Air cleanerdry element
Compression17:1
Rated RPM2600
Starter volts12
Oil capacity13 qts | 12.3 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)40 qts | 37.9 L
(no label)Caterpillar 3208
(no label)diesel
(no label)8-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)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.
Displacement636 ci | 10.4 L
Bore/Stroke4.50x5.00 inches | 114 x 127 mm
Compression16.5:1
Rated RPM2800

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)18-speed partial power shift
(no label)6-speed
Transmission
TransmissionHydraul-Shift
Typepartial power shift
Gears18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch14-inch dry disc
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse

Dimensions

Tires
2WD Ag front (2WD)11.00-16
2WD Ag front (2WD)14.00Lx16.1
4WD Ag front (4WD)14.9-26
4WD Ag front (4WD)16.9-26
Ag rear18.4-38
Ag rear23.1-34
Ag rear20.8-38
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)108.3 inches | 275 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)83.5 inches | 212 cm
2WD Length (2WD)166 inches | 421 cm
4WD Length (4WD)154 inches | 391 cm
Width81.5 inches | 207 cm
Weight16500 lbs | 7484 kg
2WD Clearance (front axle) (2WD)24.5 inches | 62 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle) (4WD)15.5 inches | 39 cm
2WD Clearance (rear axle) (2WD)27.3 inches | 69 cm
4WD Clearance (rear axle) (4WD)27.3 inches | 69 cm
2WD Front tread60 to 80 inches | 152 to 203 cm
4WD Front tread66 to 70.75 inches | 167 to 179 cm
Rear tread61 to 91 inches | 154 to 231 cm
Height
Steering wheel85.4 inches | 216 cm
2WD Exhaust (2WD)105.7 inches | 268 cm
4WD Exhaust (4WD)107 inches | 271 cm