- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1973–1975
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Leyland 270 specs: hp, weight, years
LEYLAND-MOTORS 4/98 NT four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 70.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
70.0 hp
52.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 270”, 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
- 5,765 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,999 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 16.2 mph
Leyland 270 specs: key facts
The Leyland 270 was built from 1973 to 1975.
The Leyland 270 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 52.2 kW (70.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Leyland 270 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Leyland 270 has a LEYLAND-MOTORS 4/98 NT engine, a 4-cylinder 3.77 L diesel unit.
The Leyland 270 weighs 2,615 kg (5,765 lb) unladen.
The Leyland 270 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Leyland 270 lifts 1,814 kg (3,999 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Leyland 270 delivers 32.3 L/min (8.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 270”
How much horsepower does a 270 have?
The only figure for the 270 is 70.0 hp (52.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 270”
What engine is in a 270?
A 270 has a LEYLAND-MOTORS 4/98 NT, a 4-cylinder 3.77 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | LEYLAND-MOTORS 4/98 NT |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 230.1 ci · 3.77 L |
| Max torque | 190 lb·ft · 258 N·m @ 1,200 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 270”
How much will a 270 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 270 lifts 3,999 lb (1,814 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 8.5 gpm · 32.3 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 3,999 lb · 1,814 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,813 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 270”
What transmission does a 270 have?
Transmission specifications for the 270 are below.
| Clutch | Dry Borg & Beck double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 16.2 mph · 26 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 270”
How much does a 270 weigh?
A 270 weighs 5,765 lb (2,615 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,765 lb · 2,615 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 80.2 in · 2,038 mm |
| Length | 144.9 in · 3,680 mm |
| Width | 80.3 in · 2,040 mm |
| Height | 94.9 in · 2,410 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.9 in · 429 mm |
| Front track | 52.0–76.0 in · 1,321–1,930 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0–70.0 in · 1,575–1,778 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.0 ft · 3.35 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 270”
What oil does a 270 take, and how much?
A 270 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 270” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 59.7 qt · 56.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 270” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 270” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 270?
Within 10% of its 56.1 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.
- David Brown 1200 Selectmatic56.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the 270 →
- Fendt Farmer 305 LSA56 hp PTO, claimed · 1980–1993Side by side with the 270 →
- Hürlimann D-200 Synchromatic56.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1973Side by side with the 270 →
- Hürlimann D-200 SA Synchromatic56.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the 270 →
- Hürlimann D 200S56.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1971Side by side with the 270 →
- Hürlimann D-470 (A)55.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the 270 →
Common questions about the Leyland 270
Is a 270 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Leyland 270 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 270 have?
A 270 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Leyland 270”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Leyland 270 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116101 · revision 993617. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document