1/16 Oliver 2255 w/ ROPS, National Farm Toy Show Series by ERTL
Add an impressive piece of Oliver agricultural history to your collection with this 1/16 Oliver 2255 Tractor with ROPS from the National Farm Toy Show Series by ERTL. This special collector edition captures the powerful styling of the legendary Oliver 2255, featuring its distinctive green and white color scheme, elongated engine hood, heavy-duty agricultural tires, and protective rollover structure. The ROPS configuration gives this model an authentic working-tractor appearance while distinguishing it from standard Oliver 2255 replicas. As part of the National Farm Toy Show Series, this collectible offers additional appeal to enthusiasts who appreciate commemorative farm toy releases and historically significant agricultural equipment. Its substantial 1/16 scale highlights the tractor's impressive proportions and classic 1970s styling. Perfect for Oliver enthusiasts, vintage tractor collectors, and serious farm toy collectors, this ERTL release makes an excellent centerpiece for any collection of classic American agricultural machinery.
Features
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1/16 scale Oliver 2255 agricultural tractor
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Manufactured by ERTL
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Special National Farm Toy Show Series release
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Authentic Oliver green and white color scheme
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Detailed rollover protective structure (ROPS)
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Classic Oliver 2255 elongated hood design
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Realistic front grille and engine compartment styling
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Distinctive V8 diesel tractor appearance
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Detailed operator platform and seating area
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Heavy-duty agricultural rear tires
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Realistic front axle and wheel configuration
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Detailed chassis and exterior components
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Authentic 1970s Oliver tractor proportions
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Diecast metal construction with plastic components
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Commemorative farm toy collector edition
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Excellent addition to Oliver and National Farm Toy Show collections
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Ideal for vintage agricultural displays and tractor dioramas
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Recommended for collectors ages 14 and older
Real Life Machine
The Oliver 2255 was manufactured from 1972 through 1976 and represented one of the largest and most powerful conventional agricultural tractors produced under the Oliver name. Introduced during an era when American farmers were transitioning toward larger equipment and higher-horsepower tractors, the 2255 was powered by a Caterpillar 3150 V8 diesel engine with approximately 636 cubic inches of displacement. This powerful engine produced roughly 140 horsepower at the power take-off, providing the strength necessary for demanding field operations. The tractor featured a substantial drivetrain, heavy-duty rear tires, and an elongated engine hood that accommodated its distinctive V8 powerplant. Farmers relied on the Oliver 2255 for heavy plowing, disking, cultivating, and pulling large tillage implements across expansive agricultural fields. Some tractors were equipped with rollover protective structures, commonly known as ROPS, which were designed to provide an important measure of operator protection in the event of a rollover when used with a seat belt. The 2255 was produced during Oliver's transition into the White Farm Equipment organization, making it an important machine from the final years of Oliver-branded tractor production. Its Caterpillar V8 engine, commanding appearance, recognizable green and white styling, and relatively short production period have helped establish the Oliver 2255 as a memorable tractor among vintage agricultural equipment enthusiasts. Today, surviving examples are appreciated for their distinctive engineering, powerful performance, and place in American farming history.
Product Specs
Scale: 1/16
Vehicle Make: Oliver
Series: National Farm Toy Show Series
Material: Diecast
Manufacturer: ERTL
Vehicle Type: Diesel Agricultural Tractor with ROPS