Head to head · Utility

Leyland 270 vs Leyland 285

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LeylandModel A

Leyland 270

Utility

power
75 hp
displacement
230 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
10
Full 270 specs
Leyland 285 Tractor
LeylandModel B

Leyland 285

Row Crop

power
85 hp
displacement
345 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
9
Full 285 specs
LeylandLeyland 270
vs
LeylandLeyland 285

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 285 higher · +10 hp (+13%)
27075 hp
28585 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

270 is in the 68th percentile; 285 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 285 higher · +115 ci (+50%)
270230 ci
285345 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

270 is in the 62nd percentile; 285 is in the 86th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 285 higher · +2 (+50%)
2704
2856
Median Utility Tractor4

270 is in the 50th percentile; 285 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 270 higher · +1 (+11%)
27010
2859
Median Utility Tractor12

270 is in the 39th percentile; 285 is in the 35th · 4,941 models

270 (A)285 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecLeyland 270Leyland 285Difference
ManufacturerLeylandLeylandSame
Model270285—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecLeyland 270Leyland 285Difference
ManufacturerLeylandLeylandSame
Model4/98 NTNot recorded—
Power Output75hp85hp▲ 285+10 hp · +13%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,100RPM—
Cylinders46▲ 285+2 · +50%
Displacement230ci345ci▲ 285+115 ci · +50%
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke4.9in4.9inSame

Transmission

SpecLeyland 270Leyland 285Difference
TypeGearSynchromesh Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecLeyland 270Leyland 285Difference
Length134inNot recorded—
Width68.5inNot recorded—
Height95.6inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,743lb8,000lb▲ 285+2,257 lb · +39%

Hydraulics

SpecLeyland 270Leyland 285Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecLeyland 270Leyland 285Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory II—
Hitch CategoryII/INot recorded—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecLeyland 270Leyland 285Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePower assistPower—

Electrical

SpecLeyland 270Leyland 285Difference
Starter Type12 voltElectric—

Capacities

SpecLeyland 270Leyland 285Difference
Coolant2.4galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 68th percentile (75 hp)B · 75th percentile (85 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 62nd percentile (230 ci)B · 86th percentile (345 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 35th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 54th percentile (5,743 lb)B · 75th percentile (8,000 lb)
A · 270B · 285Median Utility Tractor
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