Leyland 270

Built: 1973–1975 · Series: Other models

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The Leyland 270 is a machine built by Leyland. Production: 1973–1975. The engine delivers 71 hp (52.2 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,770 cm³. Torque is 258 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 3,680 mm long, 2,040 mm wide and 2,410 mm high. The unladen weight is 2,615 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,038 mm. Ground clearance is 429 mm. Top speed is 26 km/h. The tank holds 68.1 litres. Transmission: 10 V/2 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 7.50-16 ASF, rear 16.9-30 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 98 mm. The stroke is 125 mm. The compression ratio is 16.8:1. Maximum torque is reached at 1,200 rpm. Construction: frameless unit construction. The gearbox offers 10 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. Injection pressure is 178 bar. The linkage is category I/II. Rated output across the Leyland range ranges from 25.3 to 101.4 hp; the 270 sits in the upper part of that range with 71 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 262 below it with 62.9 hp and the 272 above it with 73 hp. Rated output across the Leyland range ranges from 28.5 to 100 hp; here the 270 sits in the middle of that range with 71 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

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	71 hp (52.2 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque	258 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque	1,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	4correct
Displacement	3,770 cm³correct
Bore	98 mmcorrect
Stroke	125 mmcorrect
Compression ratio	16.8correct
Injection pressure	178 barcorrect
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	3,680 mmcorrect
Width	2,040 mmcorrect
Height	2,410 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,038 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	429 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	2,615 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	rear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox	10 V/2 Rcorrect
Forward gears	10correct
Reverse gears	2correct
Front tyres	7.50-16 ASFcorrect
Rear tyres	16.9-30 AScorrect
Top speed	26 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity	68.1 lcorrect

Origin and approval

Construction	frameless unit constructioncorrect

Other data

Linkage category	Cat I/IIcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 20 kW/t (52 kW / 2.6 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 49% 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 270 have?

The Leyland 270 delivers 71 hp.

How much does the Leyland 270 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,615 kg.

What engine does the Leyland 270 have?

4 cylinders, 3,770 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Leyland 270 go?

Top speed is 26 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Leyland 270?

3,680 mm × 2,040 mm × 2,410 mm.

When was the Leyland 270 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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