Compare/Leyland 255 vs Leyland 462

Leyland 255 vs Leyland 462

Verdict: Leyland 255 vs Leyland 462

The Leyland 255 and the Leyland 462 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Leyland 255 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 53 hp. Leyland 462 is the lighter machine (3,356 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 462 is the newer design (1979 vs 1972). In short: choose the Leyland 255 for outright pulling power, or the Leyland 462 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

53 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

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

power assistReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$16,000 (1984)Reference

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

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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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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

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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

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Capacity

56.0 LReference

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Pressure

180.0 barReference

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Pump flow

29.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear lift

1819 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1813Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

32.7 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

68.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

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Weight

5379 to 6300 poundsReference

3356 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

11.00-24Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

11.00-36Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

11.00-24Reference

Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

11.00-36Reference

Length

334 cmReference

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Width

162 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

159 cmReference

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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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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.