* Introduced in 1958
* Has a four-speed manual transmission
* Uses a synchromesh mechanism for the second, third, and fourth gears
* Has a single-speed transfer case
* Has a 2:1 low-range ratio
Land Rover Series 2A Gearbox
* Introduced in 1961
* Has a four-speed manual transmission
* Uses a synchromesh mechanism for all four gears
* Has a single-speed transfer case
* Has a 2:1 low-range ratio
Land Rover Series 3 Gearbox
* Introduced in 1971
* Has a four-speed manual transmission
* Uses a synchromesh mechanism for all four gears
* Has a two-speed transfer case
* Has a 1:4 low-range ratio
Comparison of Land Rover Series 2, 2A, and 3 Gearboxes
| Feature | Series 2 | Series 2A | Series 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of gears | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Synchromesh mechanism | 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears | All gears | All gears |
| Transfer case | Single-speed | Single-speed | Two-speed |
| Low-range ratio | 2:1 | 2:1 | 1:4 |