Overview
The Nuffield 4/60 is a farm tractor manufactured in Birmingham, England, between 1961 and 1963. It is powered by a BMC 3.8L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 60 gross horsepower and is equipped with a 5-speed gear transmission. The tractor features an open operator station, manual steering, and a 2WD drivetrain with spur gear final drives.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar and Pull Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 809, the tractor achieved a maximum pull of 6,986 lbs and a tested drawbar power of 49.72 hp using its third gear.
PTO and Engine Output:
The BMC diesel engine delivers a tested PTO power of 54.90 hp at the rated engine speed, with a fuel consumption rate of 3.6 gallons per hour at maximum power.
Weight and Chassis Specifications:
The machine has an operating weight of 5,689 lbs that can be increased to a ballasted weight of 9,385 lbs, with a wheelbase of 78 inches and adjustable rear tread widths up to 76.8 inches.
Production
| Description | Built in Birmingham, England |
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| Manufacturer | Nuffield |
Engine
| Engine type | BMC 3.8L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 16.8 gal (63.6 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.724 inches (100 x 120 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 16.2 qts (15.3 L) |
| Description | BMC / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 230 ci (3.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Power (gross) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Power (net) | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Belt (claimed) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 49.72 hp (37.1 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 54.90 hp (40.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 280mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Independent mechanical expanding shoe brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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Hitch
| Control | depth control OptOptional |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 2300 lbs (1043 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 528@1400 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 9385 lbs (4257 kg) |
|---|---|
| Clearance (drawbar) | 15.2 inches (38 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
| Front tread | 52.8 to 70.9 inches (134 to 180 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 24.7 inches (at frame) (62 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 59.5 inches (151 cm) |
| Length | 121.7 inches (309 cm) |
| Operating weight | 5689 lbs (2580 kg) |
| Rear tread | 53.2 to 76.8 inches (135 to 195 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Width | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 11.00-36 |
| Weight | 5689 lbs (2580 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear | 11.00-36 / 13.00-30 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 10.25 inches (26 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1150 |
| Speed | 3160 ft/min (963.17 meters/min) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 809
| Description | Diesel 5-speed 2WDMarch 17 - 26, 1962Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 809 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) / 2.7 gal/hour (10.2 l/hour) / 3.6 gal/hour (13.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 49.72 hp (37.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 6986 lbs (3168 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 54.90 hp (40.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 42.73 hp (31.9 kW) |
References
| Description | 4 60 published in 1961, by Nuffield |
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