Leyland 285

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Leyland 285 is a row crop tractor built for farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor uses a synchromesh gear transmission with 9 forward gears and 3 reverse gears, giving farmers plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the Leyland 285 has a 6-cylinder diesel engine that's cooled by liquid. The engine is naturally aspirated and has an average displacement of 344.7 cubic inches. It can produce 85 horsepower at 2100 RPM, which is below average for tractors. The tractor weighs 8000 pounds, which is also on the lighter side. It has a Category II hitch at the rear and uses an open center hydraulic system. The Leyland 285 runs on agricultural tires, with larger ones at the back for better traction. It also features an electric starter for easy operation.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 85 hp (63.4 kW)

Transmission: Synchromesh Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 8000 lb (3629 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Leyland 285 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Leyland 285 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Leyland 285 is Below Average. It is greater than 19% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Leyland 285 is Average. It is greater than 36% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Leyland 285 is Below Average. It is greater than 28% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Leyland
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
6
Displacement
345 ci (5.6 L)
Bore
3.86 in (98.0 mm)
Stroke
4.92 in (125.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
85 hp (63.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Synchromesh Gear
Forward Gears
9
Reverse Gears
3

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power