Leyland 272
The Leyland 272 is a tractor produced by Leyland. It is equipped with a 230 ci 3.8 L engine. The rated power output is 71 hp 52.9 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 7500 lbs 3402 kg.
Engine Power
71 hp
52.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
7500 lbs
3402 kg
Leyland 272 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1976 - 1984 | 1976 - 1984 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Leyland |
Original price | $12,500 (1984) |
The Leyland 472 is the four-wheel drive version of the 272. | |
Variants | |
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272 | 2WD |
472 | 4WD |
Leyland 272 Engine | |
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Leyland 3.8L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Leyland 272 Power | |
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Engine | 71 hp
52.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 51.59 hp
38.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 63.52 hp
47.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Independent hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I,II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 83.28 inches
211 cm |
Weight | 7500 lbs
3402 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 230 ci / 3.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Leyland |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 230 ci
3.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.858x4.921 inches
98 x 125 mm |
Power | 71 hp
52.9 kW |
Air cleaner | single paper element |
Compression | 16.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 58 lb-ft
78.6 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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9-speed | |
10-speed |
Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
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Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Leyland 272 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 83.28 inches
211 cm |
Length | 134 inches
340 cm |
Height | 105.5 inches
267 cm |
Weight | 7500 lbs
3402 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1341 | |
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Diesel 9-speed 2WD
April 18 - 26, 1980
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1341 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 63.52 hp
47.4 kW |
Fuel use | 4.6 gal/hour
17.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 58.50 hp
43.6 kW |
Fuel use | 3.9 gal/hour
14.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 51.59 hp
38.5 kW |
Fuel use | 4.6 gal/hour
17.4 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Photos
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- Power:
- 68.9
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- Power:
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- Power:
- 75
- Production years:
- 1972 - 1976


