
OliverModel A
Oliver 1955
Row Crop
- power
- 108 hp
- displacement
- 310 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 6
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Row Crop
Row Crop
How they compare
1955 is in the 30th percentile; 981 is in the 30th · 1,206 models
1955 is in the 33rd percentile; 981 is in the 38th · 1,409 models
1955 is in the 50th percentile; 981 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
1955 is in the 11th percentile; 981 is in the 27th · 1,200 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Oliver 1955 | Renault 981 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oliver | Renault | — |
| Model | 1955 | 981 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
| Spec | Oliver 1955 | Renault 981 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Oliver-Waukesha | MWM | — |
| Model | Oliver-Waukesha | D227/6 | — |
| Power Output | 108hp | 108hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,350RPM | ▲ 1955+50 RPM · +2% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 310ci | 345ci | ▲ 981+35 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.9in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 4.7in | ▲ 981+0.3 in · +7% |
| Spec | Oliver 1955 | Renault 981 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Partially synchronized | — |
| Spec | Oliver 1955 | Renault 981 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 159in | 172in | ▲ 981+13 in · +8% |
| Width | 80.3in | 76.8in | ▲ 1955+3.5 in · +5% |
| Height | 85.4in | 75.6in | ▲ 1955+9.8 in · +13% |
| Operating Weight | 11,250lb | 8,885lb | ▲ 1955+2,365 lb · +27% |
| Spec | Oliver 1955 | Renault 981 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Spec | Oliver 1955 | Renault 981 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Oliver 1955 | Renault 981 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | III/II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 6,000lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Oliver 1955 | Renault 981 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential hydraulic dry disc | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Oliver 1955 | Renault 981 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Oliver 1955 | Renault 981 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5gal | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Oliver 1955 | Renault 981 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Not recorded | — |
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