Overview
The Nuffield Universal M3 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Birmingham, England, between 1948 and 1961. It is equipped with a Morris 3.8L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled TVO engine rated at 38 hp and a gear transmission providing five forward speeds and one reverse gear. This model features an open operator station with a tricycle front configuration and is listed with an operating weight of 4848 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Ratings:
The 230.1 ci Morris engine is rated at 2000 RPM, producing 138 lb-ft of torque at 1000 RPM and a claimed 32.5 hp at the belt pulley.
Hitch and Hydraulic Capacity:
The rear Type I hitch is rated with a lift capacity of 3700 lbs supported by an open center hydraulic system operating at 1000 psi.
Dimensions and Chassis Layout:
This tractor is built on an 83-inch wheelbase with 23 inches of rear axle clearance and features adjustable rear tread ranging from 53 to 88 inches.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Birmingham, England |
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| Manufacturer | Nuffield |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 7.2 gal (27.3 L) |
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| Engine type | Morris 3.8L 4-cyl tvo |
| Fuel tank | 19.2 gal (72.7 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.72 inches (100 x 120 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 19.2 qts (18.2 L) |
| Description | Morris / tvo / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 230.1 ci (3.8 L) |
| Idle RPM | 600-2000 |
| Oil capacity | 7.8 qts (7.4 L) |
| Power | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft (187.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1000 |
| Belt (claimed) | 32.5 hp (24.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 25.4 hp (18.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 280mm mechanical dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 50.4 qts (47.7 L) |
| Transmission type | 5-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 1000 psi (69.0 bar) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 3700 lbs (1678 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 527@1400 |
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| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (rear axle) | 23 inches (58 cm) |
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| Height (exhaust) | 83 inches (210 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 61.5 inches (156 cm) |
| Length | 126 inches (320 cm) |
| Operating weight | 4848 lbs (2199 kg) |
| Rear tread | 53 to 88 inches (134 to 223 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83 inches (210 cm) |
| Width | 83 inches*Width at rear axles. (210 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.00-10 |
| Rear tire | 11.00-36 |
| Weight | 4848 lbs (2199 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 83 inches (210 cm) |
| Ag front | 9.00-10 |
| Ag rear | 11.00-36 / 9.00-36 |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 10.25 inches (26 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1039 |
| Speed | 2902 ft/min (884.53 meters/min) |
References
| Description | The Nuffield Universal Tractor published in 1949 |
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Variants
| M3 | tricycle front |
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| M4 | wide front |