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Leyland 253 vs Leyland 462
Verdict: Leyland 253 vs Leyland 462
The Leyland 253 and the Leyland 462 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Leyland 462 leads on rated power with 53 hp against 35 hp. Leyland 253 is the lighter machine (2,116 kg vs 3,356 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Leyland 462 is the newer design (1979 vs 1972). In short: choose the Leyland 462 for outright pulling power, or the Leyland 253 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
Leyland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Leyland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
53 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
LeylandReference
LeylandReference
With 11.00x28 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
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$16,000 (1984)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
35.0 kWReference
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Displacement
2.5 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 127 mmReference
98 x 125 mmReference
Power
35.0 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Compression
18.5:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2250Reference
2200Reference
Torque
173.6 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1300Reference
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Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
26.1 kWReference
39.5 kWReference
Valves
2Reference
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Pump flow
30.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
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Rear lift
1701 kgReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540@1812Reference
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Rear PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
2116 kgReference
3356 kgReference
Length
321 cmReference
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Width
162 cmReference
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Front tire
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11.00-24Reference
Rear tire
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11.00-36Reference
Ag front
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11.00-24Reference
Ag rear
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11.00-36Reference
Speeds
Variants
262
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2WDReference
462
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4WDReference
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.


