Nuffield

Nuffield Universal M3

The Nuffield Universal M3 is a row-crop tractor produced by Nuffield from 1948 to 1961. Built in Birmingham, England, it features a Morris 3.8L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine producing 38 hp. The tractor has a 5-speed gear transmission with 1 reverse, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical drum brakes. It includes an open operator station and an open center hydraulic system with 1000 psi pressure. The rear hitch is type I with a lift capacity of 3700 lbs. The rear PTO operates at 540 RPM. Dimensions include an 83-inch wheelbase, 126-inch length, and an operating weight of 4848 lbs. Tires are 9.00-10 front and 11.00-36 or 9.00-36 rear. The M3 variant has a tricycle front, while the M4 variant has a wide front.
Power-
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ModelM3

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Nuffield Universal M3

Power
Engine38 hp (28.3 kW)
Belt (claimed)32.5 hp (24.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)25.4 hp (18.9 kW)
Engine
MakeMorris
Modeltvo
Power38 hp (28.3 kW)
Torque138 lb-ft (187.1 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Idle RPM600-2000
Aux. fuel7.2 gal (27.3 L)
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank19.2 gal (72.7 L)
Rated RPM2000
Torque RPM1000
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke3.94x4.72 inches (100 x 120 mm)
Displacement230.1 ci (3.8 L)
Oil capacity7.8 qts (7.4 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity19.2 qts (18.2 L)
Variants
M3tricycle front
M4wide front
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure1000 psi (69.0 bar)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical drum brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
Built inBirmingham, England
Years made1948 - 1961
References
SourceThe Nuffield Universal Tractor published in 1949
Belt Pulley
RPM1039
Speed2902 ft/min (884.53 meters/min)
Diameter10.25 inches (26 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch280mm mechanical dry disc
Oil capacity50.4 qts (47.7 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift3700 lbs (1678 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Width83 inches (210 cm) *Width at rear axles.
Length126 inches (320 cm)
Rear tire11.00-36, 9.00-36
Wheelbase83 inches (210 cm)
Front tire9.00-10
Rear tread53 to 88 inches (134 to 223 cm)
Height (hood)61.5 inches (156 cm)
Height (exhaust)83 inches (210 cm)
Operating weight4848 lbs (2199 kg)
Clearance (rear axle)23 inches (58 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
Engine RPM527@1400
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)