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Oliver 2655

Production years: 1970–1972 • Assembly plant: Charles City, Iowa, USA

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Engine horsepower
169 HP
PTO: 143.27 HP
Displacement
8.3 L
6-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
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Operating weight
9,003 kg
19,850 lbs

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Specific output, tractive ratio, and segment percentile

Row-Crop / Mid-Range Field
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Specific Output
20.4 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
53.3 kg/HP
Heavy ballast for draft pull
PTO Efficiency
85%
143.27 PTO HP rated
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Minneapolis-Moline
Fuel type
Gasoline
Rated horsepower
169 hp
Rated PTO Power
143.27 hp (Oliver specification)
Drawbar Power @ Rated Engine Speed
123.3 hp (Nebraska OECD Test 2218)
Cylinders
6
Displacement
8.3 L (504 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.625x5.00 inches 117 x 127 mm
Rated RPM
2200 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
13 qts (~12.3 L)
Coolant capacity
30 qts (~28.4 L)

Maintenance picks for the 2655

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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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(176%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • High-Speed Compact Disk Harrow
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 8 MPH176% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")169 HP◄ 10,895 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 232.4 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 26 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)26 ft Width
12 ft WidthDefault: 3050 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"7"
Target Operating Field Speed8.0 mph (12.9 km/h)
6 mphRated: 8 mph10.5 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output297.9 HP / 169 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
10,895 lbs
Drawbar Power
232.4 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for High-Speed Compact Disk Harrow (115 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 19,435 lbs
Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
3,350 kg (7,385 lbs)5,466 kg (12,050 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:-415 lbs (-188 kg)
Hourly Gasoline Burn
11.2 gal/h
42.4 L/hr (est. $39/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (297.9 HP) exceeds rated power (169 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

Catalog archival serial-number ranges

3 production years
Production yearStarting serial #Ending serial #Assembly plant
1970#45,700,001#45,700,126Charles City, Iowa, USA
1971#45,700,127#45,700,197Charles City, Iowa, USA
1972#45,700,198End 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
$7,596
Basis: 169 HP • 56 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$6,229 – $6,988
Dealer Retail Asking
$7,976 – $8,963
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$7,216
Year 2028
$6,855
Year 2029
$6,513

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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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