Leyland 245

The Leyland 245 is a tractor produced by Leyland. It is equipped with a 152.7 ci 2.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 48 hp / 35.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 50 hp / 37.3 kW. Transmission: 9 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 4670 to 5950 pounds.

Overview

	1972 - 1984 Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Leyland
Utility tractor

Leyland 245 Engine
Leyland 2.5L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Leyland 245 Power
Engine (gross)	50 hp 37.3 kW
Engine (net)	48 hp 35.8 kW
PTO (claimed)	42 hp 31.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	33.06 hp 24.7 kW
PTO (tested)	39.73 hp 29.6 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drives	spur gear
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Independent mechanical dry discs brakes
Open operator station. Cab available.

Capacity
Fuel	18 gal 68.1 L
Hydraulic system	14.8 gal 56.0 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	14.8 gal 56.0 L
Pressure	2610 psi 180.0 bar
Pump flow	7.9 gpm 29.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II/I
Rear lift	4012 lbs 1819 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1813

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	74.4 inches 188 cm
Weight	4670 to 5950 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	13.6-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	36
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	95

References
245 - 255 - 270 published by Leyland
245 published in 1971, by Leyland
245 Syncro published in 1978, by Leyland
245 Syncro published in 1979, by Leyland

Engine

Engine Detail — 152.7 ci / 2.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Leyland D3.152
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	152.7 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke	3.60x5.00 inches 91 x 127 mm
Power (net)	48 hp 35.8 kW
Power (gross)	50 hp 37.3 kW
Compression	18.5:1
Rated RPM	2250
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	7.4 qts 7.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
10-speed gear
9-speed partially synchronized

Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).

Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse partially synchronized

Type	partially synchronized
Gears	9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch	dry disc
Three synchronized gears (1-3), plus synchronized reverse (R), in three ranges.
With 13.6-28 rear tires.

Dimensions

Leyland 245 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	13.6-28
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	14.9-24
	12.4-28
	14.9-28
	16.9-28
	12.4-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	74.4 inches 188 cm
Length	126 inches 320 cm
Width	63.8 inches 162 cm
Ground clearance	15.7 inches 39 cm

Leyland 245 Weight
Shipping	4670 lbs 2118 kg
	5240 lbs (cab) 2376 kg
	5950 lbs (Q cab) 2698 kg
Operating	5880 lbs 2667 kg
Ballasted	7850 lbs 3560 kg

Leyland 245 Height
Steering wheel	61.8 inches 156 cm
Cab	90.6 inches 230 cm
	92 inches (Q cab) 233 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1177
Diesel 10-speed 2WD May 5 - 26, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1177 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	39.73 hp 29.6 kW
Fuel use	2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	36.38 hp 27.1 kW
Fuel use	2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	33.06 hp 24.7 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.

Photos

Leyland 245 with cab, right side.

Open station Leyland 245, left side.