Overview
The Leyland 344 is a versatile utility farm tractor featuring a 59 hp BMC 3.4L 4-cylinder diesel engine with direct injection. This 2WD machine is equipped with a 10-speed gear transmission and offers a rear lift capacity of 3,350 lbs for handling various agricultural implements.
Ideal Applications
Field Work:
The 10 forward and 2 reverse gears, combined with a 540 RPM rear PTO and 43 claimed PTO horsepower, allow for precise speed control during stationary or mobile powered tasks.
Heavy Lifting:
A Category II/I rear hitch with draft control and a 3,350 lb lift capacity enables the tractor to operate and manage a variety of ground-engaging tools and implements.
Row Crop Operations:
Adjustable front tread (52 to 76 inches) and rear tread (52 to 80 inches), paired with 21.3 inches of rear axle clearance, make this tractor adaptable to different crop spacing requirements.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Leyland |
Engine
| Engine type | BMC 3.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x4.72 inches (95 x 120 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 14.4 qts (13.6 L) |
| Description | BMC / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 207.5 ci (3.4 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 9.6 qts (9.1 L) |
| Power | 59 hp (44.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 149 lb-ft (202.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1350 |
| PTO (claimed) | 43 hp (32.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
| Transmission type | 10-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | bull gear |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 7.8 gpm (29.5 lpm) |
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| Rear valves | 2 |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | draft control |
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| Rear lift | 3350 lbs (1519 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1812 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 120 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 18 (generator) |
| Charging system | generator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 21.3 inches (54 cm) |
| Front tread | 52 to 76 inches (132 to 193 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 86.2 inches (218 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Length | 131 inches (332 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
| Weight | 5376 lbs (2438 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Width | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4/11-32 |
| Weight | 5376 lbs (2438 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4/11-32 / 14.9/13-24 |
References
| Description | 344 published in 1970, by Leyland |
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Speeds
| Description | With 12.4/11-32 rear tires. |
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