Compare/Leyland 255 vs Leyland 472

Leyland 255 vs Leyland 472

Verdict: Leyland 255 vs Leyland 472

The Leyland 255 and the Leyland 472 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Leyland 472 leads on rated power with 64 hp against 60 hp. Leyland 472 is the lighter machine (3,361 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 472 is the newer design (1979 vs 1972). In short: choose the Leyland 472 for outright pulling power, or the Leyland 255 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

64 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

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Steering

power assistReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$17,300 (1982)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

38.2 kWReference

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

single paper elementReference

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

47.4 kWReference

Max power

30.2 kWReference

38.2 kWReference

Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Engine

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52.9 kWReference

Power

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52.9 kWReference

Torque

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78.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

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

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PTO (tested)

35.7 kWReference

47.4 kWReference

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

43.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

68.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

211 cmReference

Weight

5379 to 6300 poundsReference

3361 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

12.4-28Reference

Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

16.9-34Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

12.4-28Reference

Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

16.9-34Reference

Length

334 cmReference

340 cmReference

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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Height

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267 cmReference

Operating weight

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3361 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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5438 kgReference

Test results

Fuel use

10.2 l/hourReference

17.0 l/hourReference

Variants

272

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2WDReference

472

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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.