Overview
The Leyland 462 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 1979 and 1984, originally retailing for approximately $16,000 in its final production year. It is powered by a Leyland 3.8L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 2200 RPM, delivering a claimed 53 PTO horsepower. The mechanical configuration includes a 9-speed transmission, hydrostatic power steering, and disc brakes.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Engine Configuration:
The vehicle features a Leyland 4/98DT liquid-cooled diesel engine with a 230 cubic inch displacement and a 16.8:1 compression ratio.
Drivetrain and Mechanical Systems:
This model is equipped with a four-wheel drive system, a transmission offering 9 forward and 3 reverse gears, and an independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Physical Dimensions and Chassis:
With a weight of 7400 lbs, the tractor is fitted with 11.00-24 front agricultural tires and 11.00-36 rear agricultural tires.
Production
| Manufacturer | Leyland |
|---|---|
| Original price | $16,000 (1984) |
Engine
| Engine type | Leyland 3.8L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.858x4.921 inches (98 x 125 mm) |
| Compression | 16.8:1 |
| Description | Leyland 4/98DT / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 230 ci (3.8 L) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| PTO (claimed) | 53 hp (39.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 9-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Disc brakes |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 7400 lbs (3356 kg) |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 11.00-24 |
| Rear tire | 11.00-36 |
| Weight | 7400 lbs (3356 kg) |
| Ag front | 11.00-24 |
| Ag rear | 11.00-36 |
Variants
| 262 | 2WD |
|---|---|
| 462 | 4WD |