Overview
The Nuffield Universal 3 is a farm tractor produced between 1957 and 1961, featuring a 2.6L 3-cylinder Morris diesel engine and a 5-speed transmission. The model is equipped with two-wheel drive and reached a tested PTO performance of 34.21 hp at 2000 rated RPM.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
Nebraska Tractor Test 663 recorded a maximum drawbar power of 29.81 hp and a fuel consumption rate of 2.4 gallons per hour.
Mechanical Configuration:
The powertrain consists of a liquid-cooled vertical I-head engine paired with a transmission offering five forward gears and one reverse gear.
Weight and Tire Specifications:
This model has an operating weight of 4,815 lbs and is fitted with 6.00x16 front and 13x24 rear agricultural tires.
Production
| Description | Farm/Agricultural tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nuffield |
Engine
| Engine type | Morris 2.6L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.74x4.724 inches (95 x 120 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Description | Morris / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Displacement | 155.6 ci (2.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 29.81 hp (22.2 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 34.21 hp (25.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 5-speed |
Mechanical
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 8,085 lbs (3667 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,815 lbs (2184 kg) |
| Front tire | 6.00x16 |
| Rear tire | 13x24 |
| Weight | 4,815 lbs (2184 kg) |
| Ag front | 6.00x16 |
| Ag rear | 13x24 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 663
| Description | Diesel 5-speed 2WDAugust 15, 1985 - August 20, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 663 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 2.4 gal/hour (9.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 29.81 hp (22.2 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 34.21 hp (25.5 kW) |