Classic Machinery: Leyland 285 and 2100

The Leyland 285 and the 2100 were among the first six-cylinder tractors manufactured in the UK. So why were they never popular?

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The six-cylinder Leyland tractor, was developed in response to a demand for greater power from export markets such as Australia and South America. Leyland engineers had reportedly considered (and would...

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