Head to head · Sub-Compact

Oliver 1255 vs UTB/Universal 500

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OliverModel A

Oliver 1255

Sub-Compact

power
Not recorded
displacement
143 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 1255 specs
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UTB/UniversalModel B

UTB/Universal 500

Sub-Compact

power
Not recorded
displacement
143 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
12
Full 500 specs
OliverOliver 1255
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UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–802

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
1255143 ci
500143 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

1255 is in the 81st percentile; 500 is in the 81st · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
12553
5003
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

1255 is in the 50th percentile; 500 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ 500 higher · +6 (+100%)
12556
50012
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

1255 is in the 18th percentile; 500 is in the 73rd · 616 models

Operating Weight

▲ 500 higher · +347 lb (+9%)
12553,710 lb
5004,057 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

1255 is in the 71st percentile; 500 is in the 81st · 711 models

1255 (A)500 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecOliver 1255UTB/Universal 500Difference
ManufacturerOliverUTB/Universal—
Model1255500—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecOliver 1255UTB/Universal 500Difference
ManufacturerFiatUTB/Universal—
Model8035Not recorded—
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ 500+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement143ci143ciSame
Bore3.7in3.7inSame
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecOliver 1255UTB/Universal 500Difference
TypeGear type transmissionManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecOliver 1255UTB/Universal 500Difference
Length115in124in▲ 500+9 in · +8%
Width62.9inNot recorded—
Height58.6in58.6inSame
Operating Weight3,710lb4,057lb▲ 500+347 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecOliver 1255UTB/Universal 500Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecOliver 1255UTB/Universal 500Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecOliver 1255UTB/Universal 500Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecOliver 1255UTB/Universal 500Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecOliver 1255UTB/Universal 500Difference
Coolant3.4galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 81st percentile (143 ci)B · 81st percentile (143 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 18th percentile (6)B · 73rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 71st percentile (3,710 lb)B · 81st percentile (4,057 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 52nd percentile (115 in)B · 65th percentile (124 in)
A · 1255B · 500Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageOliver 1255Full spec pageUTB/Universal 500