Compare/Leyland 285 vs Leyland 482

Leyland 285 vs Leyland 482

Verdict: Leyland 285 vs Leyland 482

The Leyland 285 and the Leyland 482 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 482 is the lighter machine (3,361 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 482 is the newer design (1979 vs 1972). In short: choose the Leyland 285 for outright pulling power, or the Leyland 482 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

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Best match

Clear

Leyland

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

75 hp

74 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

Gear 5 used for power test.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

282

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2WDReference

285

2WDReference

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485

4WDReference

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Engine

63.4 kWReference

61.1 kWReference

Displacement

5.6 LReference

3.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 125 mmReference

Power

63.4 kWReference

61.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

single paper elementReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

317.3 NmReference

94.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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41.8 kWReference

Compression

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16.8:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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55.4 kWReference

Max power

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41.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

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Pressure

179.3 barReference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2721 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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55.4 kWReference

Total flow

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31.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2700 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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52.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

3628 kgReference

3361 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

12.4-28Reference

Rear tire

14.00x34Reference

16.9-34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 14.00x34Reference

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Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

Ag front

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12.4-28Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-34Reference

Length

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383 cmReference

Height

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261 cmReference

Operating weight

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3361 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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5443 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

34Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

128Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

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17.0 l/hourReference

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.