Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Leyland |
Engine
| Engine type | Leyland 3.6L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.858x4.921 inches (98 x 125 mm) |
| Compression | 17.8:1 |
| Description | Leyland 4/98 DT / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 222 ci (3.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9.5 qts (9.0 L) |
| Power (gross) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Power (net) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 40.50 hp (30.2 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 47.91 hp (35.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Five gears (1-5) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high). |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 10-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab available. |
|---|---|
| Description | Mechanical dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | power assist |
Capacity
| Fuel | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 14.8 gal (56.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 14.8 gal (56.0 L) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2610 psi (180.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 7.9 gpm (29.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 4012 lbs (1819 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1813 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 16.9 inches (42 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (cab) | 92.9 inches (235 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 62.6 inches (159 cm) |
| Length | 131.5 inches (334 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 79.9 inches (202 cm) |
| Width | 63.8 inches (162 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| Weight | 5379 to 6300 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 79.9 inches (202 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-28 |
Leyland 255 Weight
| Ballasted | 8610 lbs (3905 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 6300 lbs (2857 kg) |
| Shipping | 5379 lbs (2439 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1176
| Description | Diesel 10-speed 2WDMay 6 - 22, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1176 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6 used for power test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) / 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 40.50 hp (30.2 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 47.91 hp (35.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 43.85 hp (32.7 kW) |
References
| Description | 245 - 255 - 270 published by Leyland |
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