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Nuffield Universal 3 vs Nuffield Universal M3

Verdict: Nuffield Universal 3 vs Nuffield Universal M3

The Nuffield Universal 3 and the Nuffield Universal M3 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Nuffield Universal M3 leads on rated power with 38 hp against 34 hp. Nuffield Universal 3 is the lighter machine (2,184 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 3 is the newer design (1957 vs 1948). In short: choose the Nuffield Universal M3 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 Universal 3 Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Nuffield Universal M3 Tractor
Nuffield
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
34 hp
38 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
NuffieldReference
NuffieldReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
18.6 kWReference
18.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
22.2 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
3.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 120 mmReference
100 x 120 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Power at rated engine speed
25.5 kWReference
Max power
22.2 kWReference
Fuel tank
72.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
27.3 LReference
Engine
28.3 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
24.2 kWReference
Power
28.3 kWReference
Idle RPM
600-2000Reference
Torque
187.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
47.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
280mm mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
25.5 kWReference
Type
gearReference
Pressure
69.0 barReference
Rear Type
IReference
Rear lift
1678 kgReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
527@1400Reference
Dimensions
Weight
2184 kgReference
2199 kgReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
9.00-10Reference
Rear tire
13x24Reference
11.00-36Reference
Ag front
6.00x16Reference
9.00-10Reference
Ag rear
13x24Reference
9.00-36Reference
Operating weight
2184 kgReference
2199 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3667 kgReference
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
Length
320 cmReference
Width
210 cmReference
Height (hood)
156 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
210 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
58 cmReference
Rear tread
134 to 223 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
9.1 l/hourReference
Variants
M3
tricycle frontReference
M4
wide frontReference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
RPM
1039Reference
Speed
884.53 meters/minReference

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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