Tractor · 1972Unverified
Leyland 285
Leyland 285 — Row-Crop tractor · 75 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
75 hp
Weight
3628 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerLeylandReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Bathgate, ScotlandReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard. Insulated cab with heat after 1976. Open station available.Reference
Variants
2852WDReference
4854WDReference
Engine
Leyland 5.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine63.4 kWReference
LeylandReference
dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 125 mmReference
Power63.4 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Torque317.3 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
10-speed gearReference
9-speed synchromeshReference
TypegearReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Five gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
TypesynchromeshReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Three synchronized gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. The synchro transmission became available in 1979.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)55.9 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure179.3 barReference
Pump flow41.6 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIReference
Controlposition and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)2721 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Dimensions
Weight3628 kgReference
Front tire7.50x16Reference
Rear tire14.00x34Reference
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 14.00x34Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps34Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH128Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.