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Nuffield 3/42 vs Nuffield DM-4 Universal

Verdict: Nuffield 3/42 vs Nuffield DM-4 Universal

The Nuffield 3/42 and the Nuffield DM-4 Universal are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Nuffield DM-4 Universal leads on rated power with 45 hp against 42 hp. Nuffield 3/42 is the lighter machine (1,964 kg vs 2,522 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 DM-4 Universal for outright pulling power, or the Nuffield 3/42 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 Universal Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
NuffieldReference
NuffieldReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
63.6 LReference
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
31.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 120 mmReference
95 x 120 mmReference
Power (net)
29.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
31.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Coolant capacity
11.9 LReference
15.3 LReference
Engine
33.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
29.4 kWReference
Power
33.6 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Torque
302.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1329Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
33.8 kWReference
Max power
29.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
280mm dry dsicReference
280mm dry discReference
Oil capacity
54.5 LReference
8.5 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
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
528@1400Reference
528@1400Reference
PTO (tested)
33.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
184 cmReference
198 cmReference
Weight
1964 kgReference
2522 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
10.00-28Reference
11.00-36Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
13.00-24Reference
9.00-36Reference
Length
281 cmReference
309 cmReference
Width
172 cmReference
Height (hood)
139 cmReference
151 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
192 cmReference
204 cmReference
Operating weight
1964 kgReference
2522 kgReference
Ground clearance
51 cmReference
53 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
42 cmReference
43 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
41 cmReference
54 cmReference
Front tread
134 to 181 cmReference
134 to 180 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 202 cmReference
135 to 224 cmReference
Ballasted weight
3686 kgReference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
RPM
1150Reference
Speed
963.17 meters/minReference
Variants
PM4
gasoline standardReference
DM4
diesel standardReference
PM3V
gasoline tricycleReference
DM3V
diesel tricycleReference
Test results
Fuel use
11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
2436 kgReference

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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