Compare/Leyland 285 vs Leyland 470

Leyland 285 vs Leyland 470

Verdict: Leyland 285 vs Leyland 470

The Leyland 285 and the Leyland 470 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Leyland 285 leads on rated power with 75 hp against 70 hp. Leyland 470 is the lighter machine (3,181 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 470 is the newer design (1973 vs 1972). In short: choose the Leyland 285 for outright pulling power, or the Leyland 470 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Leyland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Leyland

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

75 hp

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

LeylandReference

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

Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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power assistReference

Variants

285

2WDReference

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485

4WDReference

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Engine

63.4 kWReference

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Displacement

5.6 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 125 mmReference

Power

63.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

317.3 NmReference

257.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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68.1 LReference

Engine (net)

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52.2 kWReference

Power (net)

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52.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

gearReference

Pressure

179.3 barReference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

29.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position and top-link draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

2721 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Rear lift

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1814 kgReference

Dimensions

Weight

3628 kgReference

3181 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

10x24Reference

Rear tire

14.00x34Reference

12x38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 14.00x34Reference

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Wheelbase

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209 cmReference

Ag front

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10x24Reference

Ag rear

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12x38Reference

Length

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372 cmReference

Height (cab)

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243 cmReference

Front tread

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152 to 182 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 203 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

34Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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.