The Leyland 253 is a utility tractor built for everyday farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a manual transmission with 10 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. This gives farmers good control over their speed for different tasks.
The tractor is powered by a Perkins diesel engine with 3 cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled and uses direct injection. It produces 47 horsepower, which is about average for tractors of this size. The engine's power and size make it suitable for many farm jobs. The tractor weighs 4,665 pounds, making it sturdy but not too heavy. It has a Category II/I hitch, allowing it to work with different farm tools.