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Nuffield 3/45 vs Nuffield Universal M3

Verdict: Nuffield 3/45 vs Nuffield Universal M3

The Nuffield 3/45 and the Nuffield Universal M3 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Nuffield 3/45 leads on rated power with 39 hp against 38 hp. Nuffield 3/45 is the lighter machine (2,023 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 3/45 is the newer design (1967 vs 1948). In short: choose the Nuffield 3/45 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 3/45 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
With 11-28 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Steering
powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
72.7 LReference
72.7 LReference
Engine
33.6 kWReference
28.3 kWReference
Displacement
2.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
101 x 120 mmReference
100 x 120 mmReference
Power
33.6 kWReference
28.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Firing order
1-3-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
47.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.2 LReference
18.2 LReference
Aux. fuel
27.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
18.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
24.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Idle RPM
600-2000Reference
Torque
187.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1000Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
280mm dry discReference
280mm mechanical 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
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
527@1400Reference
Pressure
69.0 barReference
Rear lift
1678 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
189 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
2023 kgReference
2199 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
9.00-10Reference
Rear tire
11.00-28Reference
11.00-36Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
9.00-10Reference
Ag rear
13.00-28Reference
9.00-36Reference
Length
296 cmReference
320 cmReference
Height (hood)
144 cmReference
156 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
210 cmReference
210 cmReference
Operating weight
2023 kgReference
2199 kgReference
Ground clearance
48 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
40 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
34 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 203 cmReference
134 to 223 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
58 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
22 cmReference
26 cmReference
Width
171 cmReference
210 cmReference
Speed
1164.64 meters/minReference
884.53 meters/minReference
RPM
1039Reference
Speeds
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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