- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1965–1969
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
OLIVER 1250 (4 WD) specs: hp, weight, years
FIAT 615 four-cylinder. The manufacturer claimed 38.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
38.0 hp
28.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,285 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,646 lb
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
OLIVER 1250 (4 WD) specs: key facts
The OLIVER 1250 (4 WD) was built from 1965 to 1969.
The OLIVER 1250 (4 WD) was sold under the OLIVER badge and built by FIAT.
The OLIVER 1250 (4 WD) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 28.3 kW (38.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The OLIVER 1250 (4 WD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The OLIVER 1250 (4 WD) has a FIAT 615 engine, a 4-cylinder unit.
The OLIVER 1250 (4 WD) weighs 1,490 kg (3,285 lb) unladen.
The OLIVER 1250 (4 WD) has a dependent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the OLIVER 1250 (4 WD) lifts 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250”
How much horsepower does a 1250 (4 WD) have?
The only figure for the 1250 (4 WD) is 38.0 hp (28.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250”
What engine is in a 1250 (4 WD)?
A 1250 (4 WD) has an FIAT 615, a 4-cylinder engine.
| Make & model | FIAT 615 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250”
How much will a 1250 (4 WD) lift?
A 1250 (4 WD) lifts 2,646 lb (1,200 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Lift at ends | 2,646 lb · 1,200 kg |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Dependent, transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,160 engine rpmGround-speed PTO available |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250”
What transmission does a 1250 (4 WD) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1250 (4 WD) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated drum brakes acting on the rear wheels as single-wheel brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical gear steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250”
How much does a 1250 (4 WD) weigh?
A 1250 (4 WD) weighs 3,285 lb (1,490 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,285 lb · 1,490 kg4WD: 1,840 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 75.5 in · 1,918 mm4WD: 1,840 |
| Length | 118.0 in · 2,997 mm |
| Width | 50.5 in · 1,283 mm |
| Height | 51.2 in · 1,300 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.4 in · 390 mm |
| Front track | 51.2–66.9 in · 1,300–1,700 mm |
| Rear track | 47.2–74.8 in · 1,200–1,900 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.8 ft · 3.00 m4WD = 3,800 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250”
What oil does a 1250 (4 WD) take, and how much?
A 1250 (4 WD) engine takes 10.0 qt (9.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 13.9 qt · 13.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 13.4 qt · 12.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.0 qt · 10.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1250 (4 WD)?
Within 10% of its 38.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault Super 7 (R 7055)38 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1965Side by side with the 1250 (4 WD) →
- Porsche-Diesel L 30838 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1960Side by side with the 1250 (4 WD) →
- SOMECA SOM-411/B38.5 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1965Side by side with the 1250 (4 WD) →
- International Harvester D-43938.5 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1966Side by side with the 1250 (4 WD) →
- Lamborghini R-240 (DT)38.5 hp engine, claimed · 1970–1973Side by side with the 1250 (4 WD) →
- BOLINDER-MUNKTELL BM-3238.5 hp engine, claimed · 1950–1957Side by side with the 1250 (4 WD) →
Common questions about the OLIVER 1250 (4 WD)
Is a 1250 (4 WD) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The OLIVER 1250 (4 WD) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1250 (4 WD) have?
A 1250 (4 WD) has a dependent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Oliver 1250”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Oliver 1250 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-117476 · revision 1013304. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document