Compare/Leyland 270 vs Leyland 285

Leyland 270 vs Leyland 285

Verdict: Leyland 270 vs Leyland 285

The Leyland 270 and the Leyland 285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 75 hp. Leyland 285 is the lighter machine (3,628 kg vs 5,743 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Leyland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Leyland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

75 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 synchronized gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. The synchro transmission became available in 1979.Reference

Steering

power assistReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

55.9 kWReference

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Engine (net)

52.9 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

5.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 125 mmReference

Power (net)

52.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

55.9 kWReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.0 LReference

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Engine

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63.4 kWReference

Power

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63.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Torque

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317.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

48.5 kWReference

55.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

56.0 LReference

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Type

gearReference

synchromeshReference

Capacity

56.0 LReference

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Pressure

180.0 barReference

179.3 barReference

Pump flow

29.9 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift

1819 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1813Reference

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Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2721 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

68.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

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Weight

5743 to 6305 poundsReference

3628 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

14.00x34Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

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Length

340 cmReference

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Width

173 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

166 cmReference

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Height (cab)

242 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2859 kgReference

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Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 14.00x34Reference

270 Serial Number Location

Variants

285

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2WDReference

485

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4WDReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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34Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

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.