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Nuffield 3/45 vs Nuffield DM-4 Universal

Verdict: Nuffield 3/45 vs Nuffield DM-4 Universal

The Nuffield 3/45 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 39 hp. Nuffield 3/45 is the lighter machine (2,023 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 3/45 holds more fuel (72.7 L vs 63.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Nuffield 3/45 is the newer design (1967 vs 1950). In short: choose the Nuffield DM-4 Universal for outright pulling power, or the Nuffield 3/45 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 3/45 Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Nuffield DM-4 Universal Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
39 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
NuffieldReference
NuffieldReference
With 11-28 rear tires.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Steering
powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
72.7 LReference
63.6 LReference
Engine
33.6 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.8 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
101 x 120 mmReference
95 x 120 mmReference
Power
33.6 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Firing order
1-3-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.2 LReference
15.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
30.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
31.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
29.4 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
Torque
302.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1329Reference
Power at rated engine speed
33.8 kWReference
Max power
29.4 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
280mm dry discReference
280mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.1 kWReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Control
directional control and top-link draft sensingReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
528@1400Reference
PTO (tested)
33.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
189 cmReference
198 cmReference
Weight
2023 kgReference
2522 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
11.00-28Reference
11.00-36Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
13.00-28Reference
9.00-36Reference
Length
296 cmReference
309 cmReference
Height (hood)
144 cmReference
151 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
210 cmReference
204 cmReference
Operating weight
2023 kgReference
2522 kgReference
Ground clearance
48 cmReference
53 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
40 cmReference
43 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
34 cmReference
54 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 193 cmReference
134 to 180 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 203 cmReference
135 to 224 cmReference
Ballasted weight
3686 kgReference
Capacities
Diameter
22 cmReference
Width
171 cmReference
Speed
1164.64 meters/minReference
Speeds
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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