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Leyland 272 vs Leyland 462
Verdict: Leyland 272 vs Leyland 462
The Leyland 272 and the Leyland 462 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Leyland 272 leads on rated power with 64 hp against 53 hp. Leyland 462 is the lighter machine (3,356 kg vs 3,402 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 1976). In short: choose the Leyland 272 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Leyland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
64 hp
53 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
LeylandReference
LeylandReference
Original price
$12,500 (1984)Reference
$16,000 (1984)Reference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
262
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2WDReference
272
2WDReference
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462
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4WDReference
472
4WDReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
68.1 LReference
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Engine
52.9 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
38.5 kWReference
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Displacement
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 125 mmReference
98 x 125 mmReference
Power
52.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
single paper elementReference
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Compression
16.8:1Reference
16.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
78.6 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1200Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Power at rated engine speed
47.4 kWReference
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Max power
38.5 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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
47.4 kWReference
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Rear Type
I,IIReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
43.6 kWReference
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PTO (claimed)
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39.5 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
211 cmReference
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Weight
3402 kgReference
3356 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
11.00-24Reference
Rear tire
18.4-30Reference
11.00-36Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
11.00-24Reference
Ag rear
18.4-30Reference
11.00-36Reference
Length
340 cmReference
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Height
267 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
14.8 l/hourReference
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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.


