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Nuffield PM-4 Universal vs Nuffield Universal 3

Verdict: Nuffield PM-4 Universal vs Nuffield Universal 3

The Nuffield PM-4 Universal and the Nuffield Universal 3 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Nuffield PM-4 Universal leads on rated power with 41 hp against 34 hp. Nuffield Universal 3 is the lighter machine (2,184 kg vs 2,407 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Nuffield Universal 3 is the newer design (1957 vs 1950). In short: choose the Nuffield PM-4 Universal for outright pulling power, or the Nuffield Universal 3 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 PM-4 Universal Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Nuffield Universal 3 Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
41 hp
34 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
NuffieldReference
NuffieldReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Variants
PM4
gasoline standardReference
DM4
diesel standardReference
PM3V
gasoline tricycleReference
DM3V
diesel tricycleReference
Engine
Fuel tank
63.6 LReference
Aux. fuel
6.8 LReference
Engine
30.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
25.5 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
32.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
25.1 kWReference
22.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
28.6 kWReference
Displacement
3.8 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 120 mmReference
95 x 120 mmReference
Power
30.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
6:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
306.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
950Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
Belt power (max)
28.6 kWReference
Max power
25.1 kWReference
22.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
25.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
280mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
528@1400Reference
PTO (claimed)
23.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
25.5 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
198 cmReference
Weight
2407 kgReference
2184 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
11.00-36Reference
13x24Reference
Ag front
7.50-18Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
9.00-36Reference
13x24Reference
Length
309 cmReference
Height (hood)
151 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
204 cmReference
Operating weight
2407 kgReference
2184 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3522 kgReference
3667 kgReference
Ground clearance
53 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
54 cmReference
Front tread
134 to 180 cmReference
Rear tread
135 to 224 cmReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
14.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
2365 kgReference
Fuel use
9.1 l/hourReference

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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