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Leyland 245

Built: 1973–1975 · Series: Other models

← Predecessor: 253 · Successor: 502 →

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The 245 comes from Leyland. Production: 1973–1975. The engine delivers 47.4 hp (34.9 kW), has 3 cylinders, with a displacement of 2,502 cm³. The engine comes from Leyland. Torque is 173 Nm. Rated speed is 2,250 rpm. The machine is 3,200 mm long, 1,621 mm wide and 2,301 mm high. The unladen weight is 2,375 kg. The wheelbase measures 1,890 mm. Ground clearance is 399 mm. Top speed is 26 km/h. Transmission: 10 V/2 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 7.50-16 ASF, rear 14.9-28 AS. The model was built in Bathgate, Scotland. The fuel is diesel. Construction: frameless unit construction. The linkage is category I/II. Its predecessor was the Leyland 253. It was succeeded by the Leyland 502. Rated output across the Leyland range ranges from 25.3 to 101.4 hp; the 245 sits in the lower part of that range with 47.4 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 154 below it with 25.3 hp and the 255 above it with 55.8 hp. Rated output across the Leyland range ranges from 28.5 to 100 hp; here the 245 sits in the lower part of that range with 48 hp. 134 Leyland models across 15 series are on record.

Leyland – other models: the collective page of tractors outside the named ranges, from the 154 to the 904XL and the export Panther and Tiger types, 18.6 to 75 kW, Leyland and Perkins engines

Leyland built tractors at Bathgate in Scotland as successors to the Nuffield tractors, after British Leyland was formed in 1968 from a merger of British car makers; this collective page gathers the models outside the named ranges. On many three-digit types the last two digits give the approximate power in hp, as on the 255 with around 55 hp or the 384 with around 84 hp; the Synchro suffix denotes a synchromesh gearbox, as seen on the 262 Synchro/2030. For export markets some models carried predator names such as Panther, Super Panther, Tiger and Super Jaguar.

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The register lists here 35 versions with 18.6 to 75 kW (28.5 to 100 hp) from three- to six-cylinder engines of 1,488 to 5,657 cm³, unladen weights of 1,032 to 4,042 kg, lengths of 2,780 to 3,810 mm and widths of 1,537 to 2,360 mm; powered mostly by Leyland's own engines as well as SAVA, BMC and Perkins units.

Leyland tractors in the 1970s stood for British mass production of mid-size field tractors and competed with Ford, Massey Ferguson and David Brown for the same market; after the end of the British Leyland era, production at Bathgate passed to the Marshall brand, which continued the range.

Buying used, what matters on these tractors above all is the condition of the gearbox and clutch, the tightness of the hydraulics, and rust on the wings and bonnet; since spares for the British Leyland engines are limited, it is worth checking the cylinder head and injection pump, whereas far more parts are available for the Perkins units.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Leyland (weitere Modelle)

Technical data

Engine

Engine make	Leylandcorrect
Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	47.4 hp (34.9 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,250 rpmcorrect
Torque	173 Nmcorrect
Cylinders	3correct
Displacement	2,502 cm³correct
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	3,200 mmcorrect
Width	1,621 mmcorrect
Height	2,301 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	1,890 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	399 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	2,375 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	rear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	10 V/2 Rcorrect
Front tyres	7.50-16 ASFcorrect
Rear tyres	14.9-28 AScorrect
Top speed	26 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Plant	Bathgate, Scotlandcorrect
Construction	frameless unit constructioncorrect
Cab	Safetycorrect

Other data

Linkage category	Cat I/IIcorrect
Predecessor	Leyland 253correct
Successor	Leyland 502correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 14.7 kW/t (35 kW / 2.4 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 31% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Leyland 245 have?

The Leyland 245 delivers 47.4 hp.

How much does the Leyland 245 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,375 kg.

What engine does the Leyland 245 have?

3 cylinders, 2,502 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Leyland 245 go?

Top speed is 26 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Leyland 245?

3,200 mm × 1,621 mm × 2,301 mm.

When was the Leyland 245 built?

Production years: 1973–1975.

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.
Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
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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