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Nuffield 10/42 vs Nuffield Universal M3

Verdict: Nuffield 10/42 vs Nuffield Universal M3

The Nuffield 10/42 and the Nuffield Universal M3 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Nuffield 10/42 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. Nuffield Universal M3 is the lighter machine (2,199 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 10/42 is the newer design (1964 vs 1948). In short: choose the Nuffield 10/42 for outright pulling power, or the Nuffield Universal M3 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Nuffield 10/42 Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Nuffield Universal M3 Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
38 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
NuffieldReference
NuffieldReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
24.6 kWReference
18.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
24.4 kWReference
Displacement
2.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 120 mmReference
100 x 120 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
29.1 kWReference
Max power
24.4 kWReference
Fuel tank
72.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
27.3 LReference
Engine
28.3 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
24.2 kWReference
Power
28.3 kWReference
Idle RPM
600-2000Reference
Torque
187.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1000Reference
Oil capacity
47.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
280mm mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
29.1 kWReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
23.2 kWReference
Type
gearReference
Pressure
69.0 barReference
Rear lift
1678 kgReference
Engine RPM
527@1400Reference
Dimensions
Weight
2417 kgReference
2199 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
9.00-10Reference
Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
11.00-36Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
9.00-10Reference
Ag rear
14.9-28Reference
9.00-36Reference
Operating weight
2417 kgReference
2199 kgReference
Ballasted weight
4100 kgReference
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
Length
320 cmReference
Width
210 cmReference
Height (hood)
156 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
210 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
58 cmReference
Rear tread
134 to 223 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
7.6 l/hourReference
Variants
M3
tricycle frontReference
M4
wide frontReference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
RPM
1039Reference
Speed
884.53 meters/minReference

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.

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