Compare/Leyland 255 vs Leyland 262

Leyland 255 vs Leyland 262

Verdict: Leyland 255 vs Leyland 262

The Leyland 255 and the Leyland 262 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Leyland 255 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 48 hp. Leyland 262 is the lighter machine (2,449 kg vs 5,379 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Leyland 262 is the newer design (1976 vs 1972). In short: choose the Leyland 255 for outright pulling power, or the Leyland 262 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Leyland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

LeylandReference

Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference

Three synchromesh gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

Steering

power assistReference

powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

44.7 kWReference

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Engine (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

30.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 125 mmReference

Power (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

44.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

17.8:1Reference

16.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.0 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

35.7 kWReference

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Max power

30.2 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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56.8 LReference

Engine

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45.3 kWReference

Power

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45.3 kWReference

Torque

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223.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

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SynchroReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

39.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

35.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

56.0 LReference

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Type

gearReference

Capacity

56.0 LReference

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Pressure

180.0 barReference

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Pump flow

29.9 lpmReference

30.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1819 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1813Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

32.7 kWReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

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1814 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

68.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

5379 to 6300 poundsReference

2449 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

16.9-30Reference

Length

334 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

159 cmReference

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Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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Ground clearance

42 cmReference

45 cmReference

Shipping

2700 kgReference

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Operating

2857 kgReference

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Ballasted

3905 kgReference

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Test results

Fuel use

10.2 l/hourReference

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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.