Leyland 272
Built: 1978 · Series: Other models
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Leyland – other tractors: collective page of British tractors from Bathgate, 1969 to 1982, successor to the Nuffield brand, models from 245-253 to 384, three- and four-cylinder diesel engines, 32.4 to 51 kW
This page gathers Leyland tractors the register could not assign to a named range. Leyland built British tractors from 1969 to 1982 in Bathgate, Scotland, as the successor to the Nuffield brand; the models here range from the 245-253 and 262 through the 270-384, 272 and 344 to the 384, each with a three- or four-cylinder diesel engine.
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The register lists 7 versions here with 32.4 to 51 kW from three- and four-cylinder engines of 2,500 to 3,770 cm³, unladen weights of 2,050 to 2,960 kg against gross weights of 5,970 to 7,820 kg, lengths of 3,210 to 3,400 mm and widths of 1,740 to 2,380 mm.
Leyland tractors occupied Britain's smaller-to-mid power segment and competed directly with Massey Ferguson, Ford and David Brown; after 1982 tractor production passed to the Marshall brand or the successor structures of the British Leyland group. Even after the Leyland brand ended, many of these tractors remained in active use on British farms for decades.
On used examples of these Leyland models, check the clutch and gearbox, the injection pump and cooling system, and rust on the fenders, cab and frame, along with wear in the steering linkage and front axle king pins; parts for these British classics are supplied by specialist vintage-vehicle parts dealers, often via Nuffield and Leyland clubs.
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,770 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,530 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,820 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Leyland Leyland 272 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,530 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Leyland Leyland 272?
7,820 kg.
What engine does the Leyland Leyland 272 have?
4 cylinders, 3,770 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Leyland Leyland 272?
3,400 mm × 2,380 mm.
When was the Leyland Leyland 272 built?
Production years: 1978.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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