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.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Nuffield Universal M3
Power
| Engine | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
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| Belt (claimed) | 32.5 hp (24.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 25.4 hp (18.9 kW) |
Engine
| Make | Morris |
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| Model | tvo |
| Power | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft (187.1 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Idle RPM | 600-2000 |
| Aux. fuel | 7.2 gal (27.3 L) |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 19.2 gal (72.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Torque RPM | 1000 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.72 inches (100 x 120 mm) |
| Displacement | 230.1 ci (3.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7.8 qts (7.4 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 19.2 qts (18.2 L) |
Variants
| M3 | tricycle front |
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| M4 | wide front |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Pressure | 1000 psi (69.0 bar) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Built in | Birmingham, England |
| Years made | 1948 - 1961 |
References
| Source | The Nuffield Universal Tractor published in 1949 |
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Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1039 |
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| Speed | 2902 ft/min (884.53 meters/min) |
| Diameter | 10.25 inches (26 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | 280mm mechanical dry disc |
| Oil capacity | 50.4 qts (47.7 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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| Rear lift | 3700 lbs (1678 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 83 inches (210 cm) *Width at rear axles. |
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| Length | 126 inches (320 cm) |
| Rear tire | 11.00-36, 9.00-36 |
| Wheelbase | 83 inches (210 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.00-10 |
| Rear tread | 53 to 88 inches (134 to 223 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 61.5 inches (156 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 83 inches (210 cm) |
| Operating weight | 4848 lbs (2199 kg) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 23 inches (58 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Engine RPM | 527@1400 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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