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Years in Production / 1976–1984

Leyland

272

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Leyland 272.

Leyland 272 tractor, Plumbridge - geograph.org.uk - 4588137 — Kenneth Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. Leyland 272 tractor, Plumbridge by Kenneth Allen · Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

71hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1976–1984

Production years

Leyland

Manufacturer

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At a glance

Production

The Leyland 472 is the four-wheel drive version of the 272.

Manufacturer
Leyland
Original Price
$12,500 (1984)

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Independent hydraulic dry disc brakes

Steering
hydrostatic power

Hitch

Rear Type
I,II

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540

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Under the hood

Engine Detail

Leyland

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
230 ci3.8 L
Bore Stroke
3.858x4.921 inches98 x 125 mm
Power
71 hp52.9 kW
Air Cleaner
single paper element
Compression Ratio
16.8:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Torque
58 lb-ft78.6 Nm
Torque Rpm
1200
Starter Volts
12
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Leyland 3.8L 4-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
18 gal68.1 L

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Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Gears
9 forward and 3 reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse

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Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
134 in340 cm
Height
105.5 in267 cm
Wheelbase
83.28 in211 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
83.28 inches211 cm
Weight
7500 lbs3402 kg
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
18.4-30

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-16
Rear Ag
18.4-30

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Tractor Photos

Leyland 272 tractor, Plumbridge - geograph.org.uk - 4588137 — Kenneth Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. Leyland 272 tractor, Plumbridge by Kenneth Allen · Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

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Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1341

Diesel 9-speed 2WDApril 18 - 26, 1980

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 4 used for power test.

Id
1341
Power At Rated Engine Speed
63.52 hp47.4 kW
Fuel Use
4.6 gal/hour17.4 l/hour
Fuel Use
3.9 gal/hour14.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
58.50 hp43.6 kW
Max Power
51.59 hp38.5 kW

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Leyland 272 tractor, Plumbridge - geograph.org.uk - 4588137

Leyland 272 tractor, Plumbridge - geograph.org.uk - 4588137 — Kenneth Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized; converted to WebP. Leyland 272 tractor, Plumbridge by Kenneth Allen · Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 commons.wikimedia.org source ↗