Compare/Nuffield 10/42 vs Nuffield 3/45

Nuffield 10/42 vs Nuffield 3/45

Verdict: Nuffield 10/42 vs Nuffield 3/45

The Nuffield 10/42 and the Nuffield 3/45 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 39 hp. Nuffield 3/45 is the lighter machine (2,023 kg vs 2,417 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Nuffield 3/45 is the newer design (1967 vs 1964). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Nuffield

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Nuffield

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

NuffieldReference

Gear 5 used for power test.Reference

With 11-28 rear tires.Reference

Steering

manualReference

powerReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

24.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

24.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 120 mmReference

101 x 120 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

29.1 kWReference

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Max power

24.4 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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72.7 LReference

Engine

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33.6 kWReference

Power

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33.6 kWReference

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

Oil capacity

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8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Type

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gearReference

Clutch

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280mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

29.1 kWReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

23.2 kWReference

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Control

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directional control and top-link draft sensingReference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Dimensions

Weight

2417 kgReference

2023 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-28Reference

11.00-28Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-28Reference

13.00-28Reference

Operating weight

2417 kgReference

2023 kgReference

Ballasted weight

4100 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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189 cmReference

Length

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296 cmReference

Height (hood)

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144 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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210 cmReference

Ground clearance

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48 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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34 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

7.6 l/hourReference

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Capacities

Diameter

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22 cmReference

Width

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171 cmReference

Speed

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1164.64 meters/minReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.