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Tractor · 1972Unverified

Leyland 255

Name: Leyland 255
Brand: Leyland

Leyland 255 — Utility tractor · 60 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Leyland 255 is a tractor model rated at 60 hp, categorising it as one of the more compact options in its class. Manufactured between 1972 and 1976, it features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine powering two-wheel drive via a 10-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the Leyland 255 ranges from 5379 to 6300 pounds. It is intended for use on tasks covering areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

60 hp

Max power

30.2 kW

Weight

5379 to 6300 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

65 rows

Recorded power

60 hp

Transmissions

10-speed gear

Production years

1972-1976

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerLeylandReference

Utility tractorReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Steeringpower assistReference

Mechanical dry disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Cab available.Reference

Engine

Leyland 3.6L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)44.7 kWReference

Engine (net)41.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)30.2 kWReference

Leyland 4/98 DTReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke98 x 125 mmReference

Power (net)41.8 kWReference

Power (gross)44.7 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity9.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed35.7 kWReference

Max power30.2 kWReference

Transmission

10-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchmechanical dry discReference

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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)37.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)35.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system56.0 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity56.0 LReference

Pressure180.0 barReference

Pump flow29.9 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Rear lift1819 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Engine RPM540@1813Reference

Power at rated PTO speed32.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel68.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase202 cmReference

Weight5379 to 6300 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-28Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear16.9-28Reference

Length334 cmReference

Width162 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)159 cmReference

Height (cab)235 cmReference

Ground clearance42 cmReference

Shipping2439 kgReference

Shipping2700 kgReference

Operating2857 kgReference

Ballasted3905 kgReference

Test results

Diesel 10-speed 2WDMay 6 - 22, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1176 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use10.2 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 6 used for power test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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