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Leader 12-18 vs Leader 9-15

Verdict: Leader 12-18 vs Leader 9-15

The Leader 12-18 and the Leader 9-15 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Leader 12-18 leads on rated power with 12 hp against 9 hp. Leader 9-15 is the lighter machine (1,723 kg vs 2,268 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Leader 9-15 is the newer design (1916 vs 1913). In short: choose the Leader 12-18 for outright pulling power, or the Leader 9-15 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 12-18 Tractor
Leader
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Leader 9-15 Tractor
Leader
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
9 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
LeaderReference
Leader (a part of Dayton-Dick)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
6.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Plows
3-4Reference
Displacement
6.0 LReference
Starter type
hand crankReference
hand crankReference
Fuel tank
68.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
146 x 152 mmReference
Fuel system
Kingston-Bennett carburetorReference
Rated RPM
750Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
2268 kgReference
1723 kgReference
Rear tire
48x12Reference
Ag rear
48x12 (steel)Reference
Height
152 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
35 cmReference
Width
17 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.

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