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Leyland 285 Specs ( 1972-1980 )

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Production

Description Row-Crop tractor / Built in Bathgate, Scotland
Manufacturer Leyland

Engine

Engine type Leyland 5.6L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dry
Bore/Stroke 3.858x4.921 inches (98 x 125 mm)
Description Leyland / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 344.7 ci (5.6 L)
Power 85 hp (63.4 kW)
Rated RPM 2100
Starter electric
Starter volts 12
Torque 234 lb-ft (317.3 Nm)
Torque RPM 1400
PTO (claimed) 75 hp (55.9 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc / dry disc
Description Five gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. / Three synchronized gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. The synchro transmission became available in 1979.
Gears 10 forward and 2 reverse / 9 forward and 3 reverse
Type gear / synchromesh
Transmission type 10-speed gear / 9-speed synchromesh
Transmission type 10-speed gear / 9-speed synchromesh

Mechanical

Cab Cab standard. Insulated cab with heat after 1976. Open station available.
Description Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Final drives planetary

Hydraulics

Pressure 2600 psi (179.3 bar)
Pump flow 11 gpm (41.6 lpm)
Type open center

Hitch

Control position and draft control
Rear lift (at ends) 6000 lbs (2721 kg)
Rear Type II

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540/1000

Electrical

Battery AH 128
Battery volts 12
Charging amps 34
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Weight 8000 lbs (3628 kg)
Front tire 7.50x16
Rear tire 14.00x34
Weight 8000 lbs (3628 kg)
Standard tires (ag) Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 14.00x34

Variants

285 2WD
485 4WD