- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1973–1975
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Leyland 255 specs: hp, weight, years
LEYLAND-MOTORS 4/98 DT four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 55 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
55 hp
41 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 255”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,445 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,134 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 16.2 mph
Leyland 255 specs: key facts
The Leyland 255 was built from 1973 to 1975.
The Leyland 255 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 41 kW (55 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Leyland 255 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Leyland 255 has a LEYLAND-MOTORS 4/98 DT engine, a 4-cylinder 3.77 L diesel unit.
The Leyland 255 weighs 2,470 kg (5,445 lb) unladen.
The Leyland 255 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Leyland 255 lifts 1,875 kg (4,134 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Leyland 255 delivers 29.5 L/min (7.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 255”
How much horsepower does a 255 have?
The only figure for the 255 is 55 hp (41 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 255”
What engine is in a 255?
A 255 has a LEYLAND-MOTORS 4/98 DT, a 4-cylinder 3.77 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | LEYLAND-MOTORS 4/98 DT |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 230.1 ci · 3.77 L |
| Max torque | 160 lb·ft · 217 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 255”
How much will a 255 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 255 lifts 4,134 lb (1,875 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 7.8 gpm · 29.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 4,134 lb · 1,875 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,813 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 255”
What transmission does a 255 have?
Transmission specifications for the 255 are below.
| Clutch | Dry BORG & BECK double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated dry GIRLING disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 16.2 mph · 26 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 255”
How much does a 255 weigh?
A 255 weighs 5,445 lb (2,470 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,445 lb · 2,470 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 79.9 in · 2,029 mm |
| Length | 131.5 in · 3,340 mm |
| Width | 63.8 in · 1,621 mm |
| Height | 92.9 in · 2,360 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.9 in · 429 mm |
| Front track | 52.0–76.0 in · 1,321–1,930 mm |
| Rear track | 56.0–80.0 in · 1,422–2,032 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 255”
What oil does a 255 take, and how much?
A 255 engine takes 9.6 qt (9.1 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.6 qt · 9.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 255” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 59.7 qt · 56.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 255” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 10.8 qt · 10.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 255” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 255?
Within 10% of its 42.6 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Nuffield 4/60 (460)42.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1961–1964Side by side with the 255 →
- Ford 5000 Diesel42.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1962–1964Side by side with the 255 →
- Deutz D 5043.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1962Side by side with the 255 →
- IMT 588 (also listed as 558)43.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1970–1980Side by side with the 255 →
- Volvo T 43043.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1978Side by side with the 255 →
- VOLVO-BM T 43043.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1978Side by side with the 255 →
Common questions about the Leyland 255
Is a 255 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Leyland 255 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 255 have?
A 255 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 255”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Leyland 255 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116100 · revision 993612. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document