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).

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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