Leyland 255

The Leyland 255 is a tractor produced by Leyland. It is equipped with a 222 ci 3.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 56 hp / 41.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 60 hp / 44.7 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5379 to 6300 pounds.

Overview

	1972 - 1976 Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Leyland
Utility tractor

Leyland 255 Engine
Leyland 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Leyland 255 Transmission
10-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Leyland 255 Power
Engine (gross)	60 hp 44.7 kW
Engine (net)	56 hp 41.8 kW
PTO (claimed)	50 hp 37.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	40.50 hp 30.2 kW
PTO (tested)	47.91 hp 35.7 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	power assist
Mechanical dry disc 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
Engine RPM	540@1813

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	79.9 inches 202 cm
Weight	5379 to 6300 pounds
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	16.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
245 - 255 - 270 published by Leyland

Engine

Engine Detail — 222 ci / 3.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Leyland 4/98 DT
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	222 ci 3.6 L
Bore/Stroke	3.858x4.921 inches 98 x 125 mm
Power (net)	56 hp 41.8 kW
Power (gross)	60 hp 44.7 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Compression	17.8:1
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	9.5 qts 9.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse gear

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

Dimensions

Leyland 255 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	16.9-28

Dimensions
Wheelbase	79.9 inches 202 cm
Length	131.5 inches 334 cm
Width	63.8 inches 162 cm
Height (steering wheel)	62.6 inches 159 cm
Height (cab)	92.9 inches 235 cm
Ground clearance	16.9 inches 42 cm

Leyland 255 Weight
Shipping	5379 lbs 2439 kg
	5953 lbs 2700 kg
Operating	6300 lbs 2857 kg
Ballasted	8610 lbs 3905 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1176
Diesel 10-speed 2WD May 6 - 22, 1975 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1176 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	47.91 hp 35.7 kW
Fuel use	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	43.85 hp 32.7 kW
Fuel use	2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	40.50 hp 30.2 kW
Fuel use	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Gear 6 used for power test.

Photos

Leyland 255