Tractor Attachments for the Leyland 285

(1972 to 1980)

Leyland 285 Specifications

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Engine Horsepower: 85 hp

Manufactured: 1972 to 1980

Leyland 285 Summary

The Leyland 285 was produced from 1972 to 1980 as a row-crop tractor by Leyland in Bathgate, Scotland. It is available in two variants: the 2WD 285 and the 4WD 485. The tractor is powered by an 85 hp (63.4 kW) Leyland 5.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine, with a claimed PTO power of 75 hp (55.9 kW).

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Leyland 285 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:

Production

Who manufactures the Leyland 285 and where is it made?

  • Manufacturer: Leyland
  • Type: Row-Crop tractor
  • Factory: Bathgate, Scotland

Variants

What are the variants of the Leyland 285 tractor?

  • 285: 2WD
  • 485: 4WD

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the Leyland 285 tractor?

  • Engine: 85 hp / 63.4 kW
  • PTO (claimed): 75 hp / 55.9 kW

Engine

What engine does the Leyland 285 tractor have?

  • Engine: Leyland 5.6L 6-cyl diesel

Mechanical

What are the mechanical specifications of the Leyland 285 tractor?

  • Chassis: 4x2 2WD
  • Final drives: planetary
  • Differential lock: mechanical rear
  • Steering: power
  • Brakes: hydraulic wet disc
  • Cab: Cab standard. Insulated cab with heat after 1976. Open station available.
  • Transmissions: 10-speed gear, 9-speed synchromesh

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic specifications of the Leyland 285 tractor?

  • Type: open center
  • Pressure: 2600 psi / 179.3 bar
  • Pump flow: 11 gpm / 41.6 lpm

Tractor Hitch

What type of hitch does the Leyland 285 tractor have?

  • Rear Type: II
  • Control: position and draft control
  • Rear lift (at ends): 6000 lbs / 2721 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications of the Leyland 285 tractor?

  • Rear PTO: independent
  • Rear RPM: 540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the Leyland 285 tractor?

  • Weight: 8000 lbs / 3628 kg
  • Front tire: 7.50x16
  • Rear tire: 14.00x34

Electrical

What are the electrical specifications of the Leyland 285 tractor?

  • Ground: negative
  • Charging system: alternator
  • Charging amps: 34
  • Battery volts: 12
  • Battery AH: 128
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