Compare/Leyland 282 vs Leyland 285

Leyland 282 vs Leyland 285

Verdict: Leyland 282 vs Leyland 285

The Leyland 282 and the Leyland 285 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Leyland 285 leads on rated power with 75 hp against 74 hp. Leyland 282 is the lighter machine (3,180 kg vs 3,628 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Leyland 282 is the newer design (1979 vs 1972). In short: choose the Leyland 285 for outright pulling power, or the Leyland 282 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

74 hp

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

LeylandReference

Gear 5 used for power test.Reference

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

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

285

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2WDReference

482

4WDReference

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485

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4WDReference

Engine

61.1 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

43.4 kWReference

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Displacement

3.8 LReference

5.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 125 mmReference

Power

61.1 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

single paper elementReference

dryReference

Compression

16.8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Torque

94.9 NmReference

317.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1400Reference

Power at rated engine speed

55.4 kWReference

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Max power

43.4 kWReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

55.4 kWReference

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Total flow

31.0 lpmReference

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Rear lift

2700 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

52.8 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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55.9 kWReference

Type

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synchromeshReference

Pressure

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179.3 barReference

Pump flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2721 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

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Weight

3180 kgReference

3628 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

14.00x34Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-34Reference

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Length

383 cmReference

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Height

261 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 14.00x34Reference

Test results

Fuel use

17.4 l/hourReference

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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.