Leyland 270
The Leyland 270 is a tractor produced by Leyland. It is equipped with a 230 ci 3.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 71 hp / 52.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 75 hp / 55.9 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5743 to 6305 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 71 hp / 52.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 75 hp / 55.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
5743 to 6305 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1972 - 1976
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Leyland |
Utility tractor | |
Leyland 270 Engine | |
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Leyland 3.8L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Leyland 270 Transmission | |
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10-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Leyland 270 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 75 hp
55.9 kW |
Engine (net) | 71 hp
52.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 65 hp
48.5 kW |
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 | 5743 to 6305 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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245 - 255 - 270 published by Leyland |
Engine
Engine Detail — 230 ci / 3.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Leyland 4/98 NT |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 230 ci
3.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.859x4.921 inches
98 x 125 mm |
Power (net) | 71 hp
52.9 kW |
Power (gross) | 75 hp
55.9 kW |
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 |
Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high). | |
Dimensions
Leyland 270 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 79.9 inches
202 cm |
Length | 133.9 inches
340 cm |
Width | 68.5 inches
173 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 65.7 inches
166 cm |
Height (cab) | 95.6 inches
242 cm |
Shipping weight | 5743 lbs (open station)
2605 kg |
6305 lbs (cab)
2859 kg | |
Ground clearance | 18.1 inches
45 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Leyland 270.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Leyland 270 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Leyland 270.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Leyland 270 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Leyland 270
Engine Power:Diesel (net): 71 hp / 52.9 kW; Diesel (gross): 75 hp / 55.9 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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