Compare/Leyland 255 vs Leyland 344

Leyland 255 vs Leyland 344

Verdict: Leyland 255 vs Leyland 344

The Leyland 255 and the Leyland 344 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Leyland 255 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 43 hp. Leyland 344 is the lighter machine (2,438 kg vs 5,379 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Leyland 255 for outright pulling power, or the Leyland 344 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

43 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

With 12.4/11-32 rear tires.Reference

Steering

power assistReference

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Final drives

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bull gearReference

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

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 125 mmReference

95 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

44.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.0 LReference

56.8 LReference

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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68.1 LReference

Engine

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44.0 kWReference

Power

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44.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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202.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1350Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Coolant capacity

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13.6 LReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

32.1 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

29.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift

1819 kgReference

1519 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1813Reference

540@1812Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

32.7 kWReference

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Rear valves

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2Reference

Control

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draft controlReference

Capacities

Fuel

68.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

5379 to 6300 poundsReference

2438 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

12.4/11-32Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

16.9/14-30Reference

Length

334 cmReference

332 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

159 cmReference

160 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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Ground clearance

42 cmReference

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Shipping

2700 kgReference

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Operating

2857 kgReference

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Ballasted

3905 kgReference

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Height (exhaust)

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218 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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43 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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54 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

10.2 l/hourReference

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Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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28 (alternator)Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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120Reference

Speeds

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.