Head to head · Row Crop

Oliver 1955 vs Renault 981

Oliver 1955 Tractor
OliverModel A

Oliver 1955

Row Crop

power
108 hp
displacement
310 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
6
Full 1955 specs
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RenaultModel B

Renault 981

Row Crop

power
108 hp
displacement
345 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 981 specs
OliverOliver 1955
vs
RenaultRenault 981

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
1955108 hp
981108 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

1955 is in the 30th percentile; 981 is in the 30th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 981 higher · +35 ci (+11%)
1955310 ci
981345 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

1955 is in the 33rd percentile; 981 is in the 38th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
19556
9816
Median Row Crop Tractor6

1955 is in the 50th percentile; 981 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 981 higher · +6 (+100%)
19556
98112
Median Row Crop Tractor16

1955 is in the 11th percentile; 981 is in the 27th · 1,200 models

1955 (A)981 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecOliver 1955Renault 981Difference
ManufacturerOliverRenault—
Model1955981—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecOliver 1955Renault 981Difference
ManufacturerOliver-WaukeshaMWM—
ModelOliver-WaukeshaD227/6—
Power Output108hp108hpSame
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,350RPM▲ 1955+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement310ci345ci▲ 981+35 ci · +11%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.4in4.7in▲ 981+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecOliver 1955Renault 981Difference
TypeGearPartially synchronized—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecOliver 1955Renault 981Difference
Length159in172in▲ 981+13 in · +8%
Width80.3in76.8in▲ 1955+3.5 in · +5%
Height85.4in75.6in▲ 1955+9.8 in · +13%
Operating Weight11,250lb8,885lb▲ 1955+2,365 lb · +27%

Hydraulics

SpecOliver 1955Renault 981Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen center—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecOliver 1955Renault 981Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecOliver 1955Renault 981Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II—
Hitch CategoryIII/IICategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity6,000lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecOliver 1955Renault 981Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic dry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecOliver 1955Renault 981Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecOliver 1955Renault 981Difference
Coolant5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecOliver 1955Renault 981Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 30th percentile (108 hp)B · 30th percentile (108 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 33rd percentile (310 ci)B · 38th percentile (345 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 27th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 42nd percentile (11,250 lb)B · 25th percentile (8,885 lb)
A · 1955B · 981Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageOliver 1955Full spec pageRenault 981