Overview
The Nuffield 10/42 is a 2WD utility tractor produced from 1964 to 1966, featuring a 2.8L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled BMC diesel engine. It is equipped with a 10-speed transmission providing 10 forward and 2 reverse gears, alongside an independent 540 RPM rear PTO. Nebraska Tractor Test 905 confirmed a maximum PTO power of 39.06 hp and a drawbar power of 32.69 hp.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Efficiency:
Nebraska Tractor Test 905 recorded a maximum PTO power of 39.06 hp at rated engine speed with a peak fuel consumption rate of 2.6 gallons per hour.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout consists of a two-wheel-drive system, manual steering, and a 10-speed transmission offering ten forward and two reverse speeds.
Weight and Hitch Specifications:
The tractor has an operating weight of 5,330 lbs and a ballasted weight of 9,040 lbs, utilizing a rear Type II/I three-point hitch system.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Nuffield |
Engine
| Engine type | BMC 2.8L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.724 inches (100 x 120 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Description | BMC / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 172.5 ci (2.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 33 hp (24.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 32.69 hp (24.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 39 hp (29.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 39.06 hp (29.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Independent mechanical dry disc brakes |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II/I |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 9,040 lbs (4100 kg) |
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| Operating weight | 5,330 lbs (2417 kg) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Weight | 5,330 lbs (2417 kg) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 905
| Description | Diesel 10-speed 2WDJune 25 - July 3, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 905 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. |
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| Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) / 2.0 gal/hour (7.6 l/hour) / 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 32.69 hp (24.4 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 39.06 hp (29.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 31.17 hp (23.2 kW) |
References
| Description | 10/42 1060 Tractors published in 1964, by Nuffield |
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