Long DID sell a British tractor.
My father-in-law owns a 'Leyland-Long model 4/25'. This is also known as a "BMC Mini" (possibly "Minnie") and was available with either a gasoline or diesel engine. His tractor was built around 1966. I had it at my place for about 10 years. The engine and cast main body (transmission housing) is a bit smaller than a Ford 8N or Fergusen TO-20, but when parked side-by-side, the overall length and rear wheel size and width is similar. It has a 'BMC' metal badge on the side of the hood towards the rear, and a "Long" decal on the side of the hood adjacent to the engine. The data plate is aluminuim, and is riveted to one of the axle housings, but I don't recall just where. The basic (gasoline) engine is VERY similar to that in an MGB sportscar. It has a 3-speed transmission with reverse (controlled by one shift lever), along with 3 gear ranges (controlled by a second shift lever) for a total of 9 speeds forward and 3 reverse. It has a 2-speed (540 RPM and 1,000 RPM at the specified engine RPM) PTO. It also has a locking differential, with the lock controlled by a lever. The gas tank is mounted below the seat and over the differential housing, with the filler mounted to one of the rear fenders.A VERY pleasant tractor to drive.... nice power for its size, light steering, nice handling... and to top it all off, that beautiful "MGB" engine note! Parts are available, but I don't recall the website. I seem to recall the parts people are in Tennessee. If you get stuck for a part, shoot me an Email & I will try to track them down for you. All the Best! Jim Jelinski
2346 Airport Drive
Diamondhead, MS 39525
Email 'lydiakj@yahoo.com'
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