Nuffield 10/42
The Nuffield 10/42 is a tractor produced by Nuffield. It is equipped with a 172.5 ci 2.8 L engine. The listed engine power is 39.06 hp 29.1 kW. Transmission: 10 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 5,330 lbs 2417 kg.
Engine Power
39.06 hp
29.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
10 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
5,330 lbs
2417 kg
Overview
 | 1964 - 1966
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Nuffield |
Utility tractor | |
Nuffield 10/42 Engine | |
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BMC 2.8L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Nuffield 10/42 Transmission | |
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10-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Nuffield 10/42 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 39 hp
29.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 32.69 hp
24.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 39.06 hp
29.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Independent mechanical dry disc brakes | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 5,330 lbs
2417 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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10/42 1060 Tractors published in 1964, by Nuffield |
Engine
Engine Detail — 172.5 ci / 2.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | BMC |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 172.5 ci
2.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.724 inches
100 x 120 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Nuffield 10/42 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Operating weight | 5,330 lbs
2417 kg |
Ballasted weight | 9,040 lbs
4100 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 905 | |
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Diesel 10-speed 2WD
June 25 - July 3, 1965
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 905 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 39.06 hp
29.1 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 31.17 hp
23.2 kW |
Fuel use | 2.0 gal/hour
7.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 32.69 hp
24.4 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Gear 5 used for power test. | |
Photos
Nuffield 10/42
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Nuffield 10/42 based on its 39.06 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Nuffield 10/42.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.3 hrs
Approximately 1.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.6 gal / 9.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2 gal/hr (7.7 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Nuffield 10/42 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Nuffield 10/42.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)39.1 hp
Kilowatts (kW)29.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)39.6 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Nuffield 10/42
Engine Power:39.06 hp
29.1 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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