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Leader 12-18 vs Leader 15-25
Verdict: Leader 12-18 vs Leader 15-25
The Leader 12-18 and the Leader 15-25 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Leader 15-25 leads on rated power with 15 hp against 12 hp. Leader 15-25 is the newer design (1917 vs 1913). In short: choose the Leader 15-25 for outright pulling power, or the Leader 12-18 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Leader
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Leader
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
LeaderReference
Leader (a part of Dayton-Dick)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Plows
3-4Reference
3-4 (14-inch)Reference
Displacement
6.0 LReference
4.9 LReference
Starter type
hand crankReference
hand crankReference
Bore/Stroke
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102 x 152 mmReference
Fuel system
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Kingston carburetorReference
Rated RPM
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750Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
2268 kgReference
2268 kgReference
Rear tire
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48x12Reference
Ag rear
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48x12 (steel)Reference
Length
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340 cmReference
Width
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152 cmReference
Height
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152 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.