Oliver 1255

[pointer_hunter]

There's a 1974 Oliver model 1255 for sale down the road. It has the front loader, 11.5' back hoe, 6' rotatiller, 5' brush hog, 3 bottom plow and a back blade all for 9500.00. I am trying to see how much hp this has and if it would handle a round baler. I can't seem to find anything on the web

Does anyone have any information on this model?

[farminghandyman]

http://www.tractordata.com/td/td689.html
Oliver
1255




Manufactured: 1969 - 1971

Cost: (US Dollars) $4,600 (1971)

Power:
PTO (HP): 38.5

Engine:
Manufacturer: Oliver
Fuel: diesel
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 142.8
Compression:
Rated RPMs:
Torque (ft-lbs):
Firing order:
Oil capacity (qts):

Transmission:
Forward: 6
Reverse: 2

MFWD: optional

Capacity:
Fuel (Gal):

Power Take-off (PTO):
Type: live
Rear speed (RPM): 540

Tires:
Ag front:
Ag rear:

Dimensions:
Weight (pounds): 3,120
Wheelbase (inches):
Length (inches):
Width (inches):
Height (inches):
Ground clearance (inches):

Electrical:
Battery volts:
Ground:
Battery cold-cranking amps:
Alternator amps:

Serial Numbers:


Links:

[pointer_hunter]

Oh sure...make it look easy

Thank you VERY much! I guess it isn't a 1974 like they said though.

[farminghandyman]

here is a link to a picture add,
http://www.twohillbillies.com/ebay/1...0timemaker.jpg

to make sure were talking about the same unit,

or this ebay listing of a sales booklet,
http://cgi.ebay.com/Oliver-1255-Trac...QQcmdZViewItem

[rambler]

That sounds like too good a deal, what is wrong with it?????

Would handle a small square baler fine; would be real light hp for a round baler, some folks do so with that hp on a small 4x4 round - even flip the gearbox on a few models of baler to slow it down - but is kinda pushing it for getting useful work done.

--->Paul

[pointer_hunter]

That looks like the right one. I'm not sure what is wrong with it. I didn't look it over mechanically, just stopped by it and looked it over real quick. I know a tractor mechanic to take along with me to look it over really well if I were to buy it.

I'm kind of in a toss up with tractor options. My mother wants to sell step-dad's (past away) backhoe, dump truck, trailer and massey t-30(?) to get a better mid-size tractor that she can hop on and go if she wants. She also wants it to be big enough to pull a round baler because these days, finding help to do square bales is next to impossible.

[Up North]

For your safety and for efficiency I would go to a larger tractor if you will be operating a round baler.