Leyland 285
The Leyland 285 is a tractor produced by Leyland. It is equipped with a 344.7 ci 5.6 L engine. The rated power output is 85 hp 63.4 kW. Transmission: 9 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 8000 lbs 3628 kg.
Engine Power
85 hp
63.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
9 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
8000 lbs
3628 kg
Leyland 285 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1972 - 1980
Row-Crop tractor |
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1972 - 1980 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Leyland |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Bathgate, Scotland | |
Variants | |
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285 | 2WD |
485 | 4WD |
Leyland 285 Engine | |
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Leyland 5.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Leyland 285 Power | |
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Engine | 85 hp
63.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 75 hp
55.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard. Insulated cab with heat after 1976. Open station available. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2600 psi
179.3 bar |
Pump flow | 11 gpm
41.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | position and draft control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 6000 lbs
2721 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 8000 lbs
3628 kg |
Front tire | 7.50x16 |
Rear tire | 14.00x34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 34 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 128 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 344.7 ci / 5.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Leyland |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 344.7 ci
5.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.858x4.921 inches
98 x 125 mm |
Power | 85 hp
63.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 234 lb-ft
317.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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10-speed gear | |
9-speed synchromesh |
Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Five gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. | |
Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse synchromesh
Type | synchromesh |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Three synchronized gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. The synchro transmission became available in 1979. | |
Dimensions
Leyland 285 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 14.00x34 |
Dimensions | |
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Weight | 8000 lbs
3628 kg |
Photos
Leyland 285
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