Oliver lawn tractors

Oliver 125

The Oliver 125 is a garden tractor distributed by Oliver and built by Jacobsen from 1972 to 1973. It features a 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, with options for gear drive or hydrostatic transmission. The tractor includes two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. It has a sleeve hitch as an optional tractor hitch and an independent front PTO with an electric clutch and pulley type. The tractor weighs between 750 to 770 pounds depending on the transmission type and rides on 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. Attachments include 42" and 50" mid-mount mower decks with manual or optional electric lift. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power12 hp
Founded42/50" deck
Model125

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Oliver 125

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K301AS
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank2 gal (7.6 L)
Rated RPM3600
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement476 cc (29.07 ci)
Oil capacity2.125 qts (2.0 L)
Power (gross)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
125Ggear drive
125Hhydrostatic
GT-12similar Jacobsen model
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
DistributorOliver
ManufacturerJacobsen
Original price$1285 (1972 gear), $1480 (1972 hydro)
References
Operator's Manual105 and 125 Gear Tractor (462 331) published in 1972
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), manual lift, electric lift (Optional)
50" mid-mount mower deck50 inches (127 cm), manual lift, electric lift (Optional)
Transmission
Gear drive
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchidler pulley
Hydrostatic
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch (Optional)
Dimensions & Tires
Width38 inches (96 cm) (Width at tires)
Length71.7 inches (182 cm)
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Wheelbase48 inches (121 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Height (hood)36.25 inches (92 cm)
Weight (Gear)750 lbs (340 kg)
Weight (Hydro)770 lbs (349 kg)
Clearance (rear axle)8 inches (20 cm)
Clearance (front axle)9.25 inches (23 cm)
Height (steering wheel)41.5 inches (105 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent
Front PTO Typepulley