Leyland
255
Farm tractor · 1972–1976 · 60 hp
Leyland255
The Leyland 255 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1972 to 1976. It features a Leyland 4/98 DT engine, and power assist steering. The transmission is a gear type with 10 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Leyland 4/98 DT |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 222 ci (3.6 L) |
| Bore | 3.86 in (98 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.92 in (125 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 17.8 |
| Power Gross | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Power Net | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Power PTO | 47.91 hp (35.7 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 40.5 hp (30.2 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 9.5 qts (9 L) |
| Manufacturer | Leyland |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
| Available Options | 10-speed gear |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 7.9 gpm (29.9 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,610 psi (180 bar) |
| System Capacity | 14.8 gal (56 L) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 4,012 lbs (1,819 kg) |
Dimensions
| Length | 131.5 in (334 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 63.8 in (162 cm) |
| Height | 62.6 in (159 cm) |
| Height Cab | 92.9 in (235 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 79.9 in (202 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 16.9 in (42 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 5,379 lbs (2,439 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 6,300 lbs (2,857 kg) |
| Ballasted | 8,610 lbs (3,905 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 7.50-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 16.9-28 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | power assist |
|---|
Cab
| Cab | available |
|---|
Compatible Implements
Rotary Cutters
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride RCR1272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-148 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| Bush Hog BH116 | Rotary Cutters | 68" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-248 | Rotary Cutters | 48" | 25 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-260 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-160 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 30 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-172 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2772 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310-2 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCD1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 35 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO BRC-272 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-360 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 35 hp |
| BEFCO RMD-372 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 40 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2696 | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 40 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2084 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride RCR1884 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 45 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 45 hp |
Box Blades
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Pride BB3578 | Box Blades | 78" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3584 | Box Blades | 84" | 45 hp |
| Land Pride BB3596 | Box Blades | 96" | 45 hp |
Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.
These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.
Nebraska Tests
NTTLTest #1176
~lay 6 to May 22, 1975Nebraska Tractor Test
PTO Power
47.91HP