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Oliver 2455

Production years: 1969–1970 • Assembly plant: Charles City, Iowa, USA

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Engine horsepower
154 HP
PTO: 139 HP
Displacement
8.3 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
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Operating weight
7,847 kg
17,300 lbs

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Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Row-Crop / Mid-Range Field
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 49% of all indexed machinery
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Specific Output
18.6 HP/L
Turbocharged
Traction Ratio
51.0 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
90%
139 PTO HP rated
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Minneapolis-Moline
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
154 hp
Rated PTO Power
139 hp (Oliver specification)
Cylinders
6
Displacement
8.3 L (504 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.625x5.00 inches 117 x 127 mm
Rated RPM
1800 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
13 qts (~12.3 L)
Coolant capacity
33 qts (~31.2 L)

Maintenance picks for the 2455

Oil capacity 13 qts — match the filter before you drain.

Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
N/A
Gears (forward / reverse)
10 forward / 2 reverse
Drive system
4WD
Wheelbase
120 in
Front tire
18.4-34
Rear tire
18.4-34
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
III/II
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High Draft Working Zone(97%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH97% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")154 HP◄ 6,258 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 116.8 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 36 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)36 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output149.7 HP / 154 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
6,258 lbs
Drawbar Power
116.8 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 15,400 lbs
Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
2,654 kg (5,852 lbs)4,331 kg (9,548 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-1,900 lbs (-862 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
6.6 gal/h
25 L/hr (est. $25/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Optimal engine load (97%). Tractive efficiency is peaked within standard 8% - 12% slip window.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

2 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1969#43,900,001#43,900,102Charles City, Iowa, USA
1970#43,900,103End of runCharles City, Iowa, USA

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$6,924
Basis: 154 HP • 57 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$5,678 – $6,370
Dealer Retail Asking
$7,270 – $8,170
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$6,578
Year 2028
$6,249
Year 2029
$5,936

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Oliver

USA • 66 Models

Oliver is a brand specializing in agricultural machinery and lawn equipment, with a presence in the USA. Established in 1929, the brand has a long history of providing machinery and tools designed to support various agricultural and landscaping needs. While the specific city of its headquarters is not documented, its operations are rooted in the United States. Oliver's product lines likely include a range of equipment such as tractors, mowers, and other machinery essential for both farming and lawn maintenance. The brand's longevity indicates a strong reputation and reliability within its sector. As of the available information, there is no clear indication of its current parent company or conglomerate affiliations, suggesting it may operate independently or have been absorbed or merged with another entity over the years. The brand's active status is not definitively confirmed due to limited recent data, but its historical significance in the agricultural and lawn equipment market remains noteworthy.

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