Head to head · Utility

Leyland 255 vs Leyland 270

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LeylandModel A

Leyland 255

Utility

power
60 hp
displacement
222 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
10
Full 255 specs
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LeylandModel B

Leyland 270

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
10
Full 270 specs
LeylandLeyland 255
vs
LeylandLeyland 270

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 270 higher · +15 hp (+25%)
25560 hp
27075 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

255 is in the 54th percentile; 270 is in the 68th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 270 higher · +8 ci (+4%)
255222 ci
270230 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

255 is in the 61st percentile; 270 is in the 62nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
2554
2704
Median Utility Tractor4

255 is in the 50th percentile; 270 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
25510
27010
Median Utility Tractor12

255 is in the 39th percentile; 270 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

255 (A)270 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecLeyland 255Leyland 270Difference
ManufacturerLeylandLeylandSame
Model255270—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecLeyland 255Leyland 270Difference
ManufacturerLeylandLeylandSame
Model4/98 DT4/98 NT—
Power Output60hp75hp▲ 270+15 hp · +25%
Rated RPM2,200RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders44Same
Displacement222ci230ci▲ 270+8 ci · +4%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.9in4.9inSame

Transmission

SpecLeyland 255Leyland 270Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecLeyland 255Leyland 270Difference
Length132in134in▲ 270+2 in · +2%
Width63.8in68.5in▲ 270+4.7 in · +7%
Height92.9in95.6in▲ 270+2.7 in · +3%
Operating Weight6,300lb5,743lb▲ 255+557 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecLeyland 255Leyland 270Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePower assistPower assistSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecLeyland 255Leyland 270Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame

Chassis & Drive

SpecLeyland 255Leyland 270Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistPower assistSame

Electrical

SpecLeyland 255Leyland 270Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volt—

Capacities

SpecLeyland 255Leyland 270Difference
Coolant2.4gal2.4galSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 54th percentile (60 hp)B · 68th percentile (75 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 61st percentile (222 ci)B · 62nd percentile (230 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 39th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 60th percentile (6,300 lb)B · 54th percentile (5,743 lb)
A · 255B · 270Median Utility Tractor
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