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Nuffield 3/42 vs Nuffield Universal M3

Verdict: Nuffield 3/42 vs Nuffield Universal M3

The Nuffield 3/42 and the Nuffield Universal M3 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 38 hp. Nuffield 3/42 is the lighter machine (1,964 kg vs 2,199 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Nuffield Universal M3 holds more fuel (72.7 L vs 63.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Nuffield 3/42 is the newer design (1961 vs 1948). In short: choose the Nuffield 3/42 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 3/42 Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Nuffield Universal M3 Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
38 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
NuffieldReference
NuffieldReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
63.6 LReference
72.7 LReference
Engine (gross)
31.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
29.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
25.2 kWReference
18.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
28.8 kWReference
24.2 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 120 mmReference
100 x 120 mmReference
Power (net)
29.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
31.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Coolant capacity
11.9 LReference
18.2 LReference
Aux. fuel
27.3 LReference
Engine
28.3 kWReference
Power
28.3 kWReference
Idle RPM
600-2000Reference
Torque
187.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
280mm dry dsicReference
280mm mechanical dry discReference
Oil capacity
54.5 LReference
47.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Rear lift
1043 kgReference
1678 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
528@1400Reference
527@1400Reference
Pressure
69.0 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
184 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
1964 kgReference
2199 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
9.00-10Reference
Rear tire
10.00-28Reference
11.00-36Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
9.00-10Reference
Ag rear
13.00-24Reference
9.00-36Reference
Length
281 cmReference
320 cmReference
Width
172 cmReference
210 cmReference
Height (hood)
139 cmReference
156 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
192 cmReference
210 cmReference
Operating weight
1964 kgReference
2199 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
134 to 223 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
58 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
26 cmReference
RPM
1150Reference
1039Reference
Speed
963.17 meters/minReference
884.53 meters/minReference
Variants
M3
tricycle frontReference
M4
wide frontReference

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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