Overview
The Oliver 1250 is a utility farm tractor manufactured by Fiat in Italy between 1965 and 1969. This model is equipped with either a 2.3L 4-cylinder diesel engine or a 1.9L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, paired with a 6-speed partially synchronized transmission and a 540 RPM live rear PTO.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The diesel variant is rated at a claimed 38.5 PTO horsepower with a 21.5:1 compression ratio, while the gasoline variant provides a claimed 35 PTO horsepower at a rated 2500 RPM.
Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration:
This model features a Category I rear hitch with position and draft control providing a rear lift capacity of 2650 lbs, supported by a 3.25-gallon hydraulic system with one valve.
Transmission and Mechanical Design:
The mechanical layout includes a two-wheel drive system, a 6-speed transmission where gears 2/3 and 5/6 are synchronized, and a 24-volt starting system for both engine types.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Italy / The Oliver 1250 was similar to the Fiat 415. |
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| Distributor | Oliver |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath / oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.31x4.00 inches (84 x 102 mm) / 3.25x3.50 inches (83 x 89 mm) |
| Compression | 21.5:1 / 7.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) / 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | Fiat / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Fiat / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 138.5 ci (2.3 L) / 116 ci (1.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) / 6.25 qts (5.9 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 / 2500 |
| Starter volts | 24 / 24 |
| Engine type | Fiat 2.3L 4-cyl diesel / Fiat 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Fiat 2.3L 4-cyl diesel / Fiat 1.9L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Diesel PTO (claimed) | 38.5 hp (28.7 kW) |
| Gasoline PTO (claimed) | 35 hp (26.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Gears 2/3 and 5/6 are synchronized. |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 14 qts (13.2 L) |
| Transmission type | 6-speed partially synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Mechanical band brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual / power OptOptional |
Capacity
| Fuel | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 3.25 gal (12.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 3.25 gal (12.3 L) |
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| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift | 2650 lbs (1202 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live *Two-stage clutch |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Diesel Shipping weight | 3280 lbs (1487 kg) |
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| Gas Shipping weight | 3180 lbs (1442 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 18.75 inches (47 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 58.8 inches (149 cm) |
| Length | 119 inches (302 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 75.8 inches (192 cm) |
| Width | 59.9 inches (152 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4/11-28 |
| Weight | 3180 to 3280 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 75.8 inches (192 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4/11-28 / 13.6-28 |
1250 Serial Numbers
| 1965 | 705376 |
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| 1966 | 712833 |
| 1967 | 728661 |
| 1968 | 739527 |
| 1969 | 742526 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Oliver 1250 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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References
| Description | New 1250 Tractor published in 1965, by Oliver / 1250 Utility Tractor published in 1966, by Oliver / Utility 1250 published in 1968, by Oliver / 1450 - A Heavy-Duty Utility Tractor with 55 Certified pto Horsepower published in 1967, by Oliver / 1550 Row Crop, Row Crop Utility, Wheatland/Ricefield Models published in 1967, by Oliver / Farm Loaders published in 1969, by Oliver |
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Speeds
| Description | With 12.4-28 rear tires. |
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