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Leyland 282

Built: 1979–1981 · Series: Other models

Successor: 802 →

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The Leyland 282 is a machine built by Leyland. Production: 1979–1981. The engine delivers 83.1 hp (61.1 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,771 cm³. The engine comes from Leyland. Torque is 281 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 3,730 mm long, 2,040 mm wide and 2,510 mm high. The unladen weight is 3,082 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,032 mm. Ground clearance is 402 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. The tank holds 68.2 litres. Transmission: 9 V/3 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 7.50-16 ASF, rear 14-34 AS. The model was built in England. 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 1,600 rpm. The engine fitted is the 4/98tt. Construction: frameless unit construction. The gearbox offers 9 forward gears. There are also 3 reverse gears. Injection pressure is 176 bar. The linkage is category II. It was succeeded by the Leyland 802. Rated output across the Leyland range ranges from 25.3 to 101.4 hp; the 282 sits in the upper part of that range with 83.1 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 272 below it with 73 hp and the 2100 above it with 101.4 hp. Rated output across the Leyland range ranges from 28.5 to 100 hp; here the 282 sits in the upper part of that range with 82 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 makeLeylandcorrect
Engine model4/98ttcorrect
Fueldieselcorrect
Power83.1 hp (61.1 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque281 Nmcorrect
Speed at max. torque1,600 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,771 cm³correct
Bore98 mmcorrect
Stroke125 mmcorrect
Compression ratio16.8correct
Injection pressure176 barcorrect
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length3,730 mmcorrect
Width2,040 mmcorrect
Height2,510 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,032 mmcorrect
Ground clearance402 mmcorrect
Unladen weight3,082 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Driverear-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox9 V/3 Rcorrect
Forward gears9correct
Reverse gears3correct
Front tyres7.50-16 ASFcorrect
Rear tyres14-34 AScorrect
Top speed30 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity68.2 lcorrect

Origin and approval

PlantEnglandcorrect
Constructionframeless unit constructioncorrect

Other data

Linkage categoryCat IIcorrect
SuccessorLeyland 802correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 19.8 kW/t (61 kW / 3.1 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 57% 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 282 have?

The Leyland 282 delivers 83.1 hp.

How much does the Leyland 282 weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,082 kg.

What engine does the Leyland 282 have?

4 cylinders, 3,771 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Leyland 282 go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Leyland 282?

3,730 mm × 2,040 mm × 2,510 mm.

When was the Leyland 282 built?

Production years: 1979–1981.

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.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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