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Nuffield 3/42 vs Nuffield DM-4

Verdict: Nuffield 3/42 vs Nuffield DM-4

The Nuffield 3/42 and the Nuffield DM-4 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Nuffield 3/42 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 41 hp. Nuffield 3/42 is the lighter machine (1,964 kg vs 2,061 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Nuffield 3/42 is the newer design (1961 vs 1950). In short: choose the Nuffield 3/42 for outright pulling power, or the Nuffield DM-4 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 3/42 Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Nuffield DM-4 Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
41 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
NuffieldReference
NuffieldReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
spur gearReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
63.6 LReference
Engine (gross)
31.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
29.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
25.2 kWReference
30.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
28.8 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
3.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 120 mmReference
89 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
29.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
31.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
22:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Coolant capacity
11.9 LReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
280mm dry dsicReference
Oil capacity
54.5 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Rear lift
1043 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
528@1400Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
184 cmReference
Weight
1964 kgReference
2061 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
10.00-28Reference
11.00x36Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
13.00-24Reference
11.00x36Reference
Length
281 cmReference
Width
172 cmReference
Height (hood)
139 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
192 cmReference
Operating weight
1964 kgReference
2061 kgReference
Ground clearance
51 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
42 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
41 cmReference
Front tread
134 to 181 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 202 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
RPM
1150Reference
Speed
963.17 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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