Leyland 255
The Leyland 255 is a tractor produced by Leyland. It is equipped with a 222 ci 3.6 L engine. The rated power output is 56 hp 41.8 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5379 to 6300 pounds.
Engine Power
56 hp
41.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
5379 to 6300 pounds
Leyland 255 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1972 - 1976
Utility tractor |
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1972 - 1976 | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Leyland |
Utility tractor | |
Leyland 255 Engine | |
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Leyland 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Leyland 255 Transmission | |
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10-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Leyland 255 Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power assist |
Mechanical dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab available. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Hydraulic system | 14.8 gal
56.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 4012 lbs
1819 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Engine RPM | 540@1813 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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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). | |
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Dimensions
Leyland 255 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 16.9-28 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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Shipping | 5379 lbs
2439 kg |
5953 lbs
2700 kg | |
Operating | 6300 lbs
2857 kg |
Ballasted | 8610 lbs
3905 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1176 | |
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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
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