Information
A recent feature in this section is a list of more in-depth specifications for some Leyland Tractors, this list will be added to until most Nuffield, Leyland and Marshall Tractors are covered. As before, you will still find brief specifications and features of Nuffield, Leyland & some Marshall Tractors, plus;
Many more pages of practical information. Check out the New and Revised pages for recent additions.
Leyland Tractor Specifications – Click onto the MASTER PAGE and download the required Specification.
NEW – Tractor Factory Tour - and - Nuffield and Leyland Tractor Diesel Engine Problems – Trouble Shooting - Scroll down for the download links.
Simply click on the RED HIGHLIGHTED link to download your chosen page which is saved as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file.
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Brief specifications for Nuffield, Leyland and Marshall tractors. There will be overlapping years in articles 1 through 10 due to model introduction dates
1. 1948 to 1961, models; M4, M3, MV3, DM4, PM4, PM3V, Universal Three & Universal Four - Click Here to download.
2. 1961 to 1968, models; 3/42, 4/60, 10/42, 10/60 & Mini - Click Here to download
3. 1967 to 1972, models; 3/45, 4/65, 4/25, 344 & 384 - Click Here to download
4. 1969 to 1979, models; 154, 253 & 245 - Click Here to download
5. 1972 to 1978, models; 255, 270, 285, 2100, 485 & 4100 - Click Here to download
6. 1975 to 1980, models; 262, 272, 245 Synchro, 262 Synchro, 272 Synchro, 285 Synchro & 2100 Synchro - Click Here to download
7. 1978 to 1981, models; 462 Synchro, 472 Synchro, 282 Synchro, 482 Synchro, 235 – Click Here to download
8. 1980 to 1982, models; 502, 602, 604, 702, 704, 802, 804, 302 – Click Here to download
9. 1982 to 1989, Marshall models, 502, 602, 604, 702, 704, 802, 804, 302, 132 – Click Here to download
10. 1984 to 2003, Marshall models, 904XL, 100, 752/754, 852/854, 954. Marshall Steyr models; S-542/544, S-642/644, 744. JWD Fieldmaster models; 274/474, 284/484, 294/494 – Click Here to download
New – Nuffield and Leyland Tractor Diesel Engine Problems – Trouble Shooting – Click Here to download
New – Tractor Factory Tour - Click Here to download
Last chassis numbers for Bathgate Built Leyland Tractors – Click Here to download
Lubrication Chart and Recommended Lubricants for Universal Three Nuffield Tractors – Click Here to download
Lubrication Chart and Recommended Lubricants for Universal Four Nuffield Tractors – Click Here to download
Lubrication chart for 344 and 384 Leyland Tractors - Click Here to download
Lubrication chart for 245 Safety Cab Leyland Tractor - Click Here to download
Lubrication chart for 262 and 272 Safety Cab Leyland Tractors - Click Here to download
Lubrication chart for 462 and 472 Safety Cab Leyland Tractors - Click Here to download
Lubrication Chart for 604, 704 and 804 QM cab Leyland Tractors – Click Here to download
Lubrication Chart for 604, 704 and 804 Explorer cab Leyland Tractors - Click Here to download
Lubricants and Fluids for 500, 600, 700 & 800 range Leyland Tractors - Click Here to download
Maintenance Schedule for 500, 600, 700 & 800 range Leyland Tractors – Click Here to download
Lubrication Chart and Recommended Lubricants for 10/42 & 10/60 Nuffield Tractors - Click Here to download
Lubrication Chart for 502 QM cab Leyland Tractors – Click Here to download
Lubrication Chart for 602, 702 and 802 QM cab Leyland Tractors - Click Here to download
Lubrication Chart for 602, 702 and 802 Explorer cab Leyland Tractors – Click Here to download
Lubrication Chart for 285 and 2100 Leyland Tractors - Click Here to download
Leyland Middleweight Hydraulics - Control linkage adjustments - Click Here to download
Leyland Middleweight Hydraulics - High pressure relieve valve adjustment – Click Here to download
Leyland Middleweight Hydraulics – Hydraulic fault diagnosis – PTO mounted pump - Click Here to download
Leyland Middleweight and Heavyweight Hydraulics – Hydraulic fault diagnosis – Engine mounted pump – Click Here to download
Have you ever scratched your head trying to remember what the engine valve adjusting sequence is? - Click Here to download the answer to your problem
We get a number of questions relating to model numbers and what do they mean – Click Here to download a breakdown of the numbers
Paint Codes - Following many requests we are now able to give the paint codes for Nuffield and Leyland colours - Click Here to download, please note that these codes are, at the moment, unverified
Main Torque Settings for Leylands - Click Here to download the Torque Settings for Middleweight and 154 Lightweight tractors. - Click Here to download the Torque Settings for Heavyweight tractors and Torque Settings for standard Unified and Metric nuts and bolts
Main Torque Settings for Old Nuffields - Click Here to download
Main Torque Settings for 10/42, 10/60, 3/45 and 4/65 Nuffields – Click Here to download
We get many questions regarding the 11 in Double Clutch. In this four part series you will find all the details that you need to successfully overhaul your clutch – Part 1; Double Clutch Removal – Part 2; Double Clutch Re-Assembly and Adjustment – Part 3; Clutch Pedal Adjustment - Part 4; PTO Engagement Lever Adjustment.
Hydraulic Brake and Clutch bleeding also Brake adjustment - Click Here to download
Simms Minimec Fuel Injection Pump timing - Click Here to download
Simms Minimec Fuel Injection Pump timing tool diagram – Click Here to download
Wiring Diagrams – With the passage of time the electrical systems of tractors start ‘Playing’ up, eventually the whole tractor will require rewiring to return reliability. Here’s a series of wiring diagrams covering almost all Nuffields and Leylands from 1948 to 1982. Just click on the link to download.
Nuffield 4M, 4PM, 4DM, 3DL, 342 and 460 tractors ’Manual’ start – Click Here
Nuffield 4M, 4PM, 4DM, 3DL, 342 and 460 tractors ‘Solenoid’ start – Click Here
Nuffield 10/42 tractor - Click Here
Nuffield 10/60 tractor - Click Here
BMC Mini tractor - Click Here
Nuffield 3/45 and 4/65 tractors ‘Dynamo’ - Click Here
Nuffield 3/45 and 4/65 tractors ‘Alternator’ – Click Here
Leyland 154 tractor ‘Diesel’ – Click Here
Leyland 154 tractor ‘Petrol/Gas’ – Click Here
Leyland 344 and 384 tractors – Click Here
Leyland 285 and 2100 tractors – Click Here
Leyland Middleweight QM cab tractors - Click Here
Leyland Middleweight Explorer cab tractors - Click Here
Biodiesel - Is it a Saviour for the world in reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions or is it a Curse which is forcing world food prices upwards by reducing the amount of food crop arable land? Is Biodiesel a cost effective alternative to ‘Normal’ diesel fuel? This discussion paper looks at all the pro’s and con’s of the subject. Click Here to download.
Nearly all new tractors are submitted to the University of Nebraska in the USA for Drawbar Pull, Engine Power and Fuel Consumption tests. The test reports for Nuffield and Leyland Tractors are now available for download – Click Here for the download links.
More pages will be added on a regular basis. Please keep looking!