Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Italy / Original price was $4,600 in 1971 / The Oliver 1255 is the same tractor as the earlier model 1250-A. The name was changed to 1255 for the 1970 model year, to correspond with the other 55-series Oliver tractors. |
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| Distributor | Oliver |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Engine type | Fiat 2.3L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x4.33 inches (95 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts (12.8 L) |
| Description | Fiat 8035 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 142.8 ci (2.3 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 8.25 qts (7.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 38.5 hp (28.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse / 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts (17.0 L) |
| Type | gear / creeper |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 9-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear / 9-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Mechanical band brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Capacity
| Fuel | 14.25 gal (53.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2133 psi (147.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 5.76 gpm (21.8 lpm) |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift | 2660 lbs (1206 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/ground (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging amps | 42 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 18.25 inches (46 cm) |
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| 2WD Height (steering wheel) | 58.625 inches (148 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 115 inches (292 cm) |
| 2WD Shipping weight | 3710 lbs (1682 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 75.625 inches (192 cm) |
| 2WD Width | 62.875 inches (159 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 14.375 inches (36 cm) |
| 4WD Height (steering wheel) | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 119.5 inches (303 cm) |
| 4WD Shipping weight | 4300 lbs (1950 kg) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 71.375 inches (181 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 75.625 inches (192 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 71.375 inches (181 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
| Weight | 3710 to 4300 pounds |
| 2WD Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| 2WD Ag rear | 12.4-28 |
| 4WD Ag front | 9.50-24 |
| 4WD Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
| Ag front | 7.50-10 |
| Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
1255 Serial Numbers
| 1969 | 309-381 |
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| 1970 | 312-957 |
| 1971 | 317-338 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 318-385 |
| Location: | Serial number plate below the steering column. |
Oliver 1255 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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References
| Description | A Modern Line-Up in Power published in 1969, by Oliver / Farm Loaders published in 1969, by Oliver |
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| Drive type | 1255/1355 Utility, High Clearance, 4-Wheel Drive, Special models published in 1970, by Oliver |
Speeds
| Description | With 14.9-28 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 1255 | utility |
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| 1255 Vineyard | narrow profile |
| 450 | similar Fiat model |