Overview
The Leyland 285 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Bathgate, Scotland, between 1972 and 1980. This two-wheel drive model is powered by a 5.6L six-cylinder diesel engine rated at 85 hp and features an 8000 lb operating weight.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configurations:
The tractor was produced with a standard 10-speed gear transmission and later offered a 9-speed synchromesh variant starting in 1979.
Engine Performance and Torque:
The liquid-cooled Leyland engine produces 234 lb-ft of torque at 1400 RPM and is rated for a claimed PTO output of 75 hp.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
This model utilizes an open center hydraulic system with 11 gpm pump flow and a Category II rear hitch capable of lifting 6000 lbs at the ends.
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 |