Nuffield 3/42
The Nuffield 3/42 is a tractor produced by Nuffield. It is equipped with a 155.6 ci 2.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 39.8 hp / 29.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 42 hp / 31.3 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4330 lbs 1964 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 39.8 hp / 29.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 42 hp / 31.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16.8 gal
63.6 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4330 lbs
1964 kg
Overview
 | 1961 - 1963 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Nuffield |
Built in Birmingham, England | |
Nuffield 3/42 Engine | |
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BMC 2.6L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 16.8 gal
63.6 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Nuffield 3/42 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Nuffield 3/42 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
Engine (net) | 39.8 hp
29.7 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 33.8 hp
25.2 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 38.6 hp
28.8 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 2300 lbs
1043 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 528@1400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 72.8 inches
184 cm |
Weight | 4330 lbs
1964 kg |
Front tire | 5.50-16 |
Rear tire | 10.00-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10.5 inches
26 cm |
RPM | 1150 |
Speed | 3160 ft/min
963.17 meters/min |
References | |
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3 42 published in 1961, by Nuffield |
Engine
Engine Detail — 155.6 ci / 2.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | BMC |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 155.6 ci
2.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.724 inches
100 x 120 mm |
Power (net) | 39.8 hp
29.7 kW |
Power (gross) | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Coolant capacity | 12.6 qts
11.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 280mm dry dsic |
Oil capacity | 57.6 qts
54.5 L |
Dimensions
Nuffield 3/42 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 10.00-28 |
Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 11.00-28 |
13.00-24 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 72.8 inches
184 cm |
Length | 111 inches
281 cm |
Width | 68.1 inches
172 cm |
Height (hood) | 55.1 inches
139 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 75.6 inches
192 cm |
Operating weight | 4330 lbs
1964 kg |
Ground clearance | 20.2 inches (at frame)
51 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 16.7 inches
42 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 16.4 inches
41 cm |
Front tread | 52.8 to 71.3 inches
134 to 181 cm |
Rear tread | 52 to 79.9 inches
132 to 202 cm |
Photos
Nuffield 3/42
Nuffield 3/42
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Nuffield 3/42.
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 3/42 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Nuffield 3/42.
Converted Equivalents:
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Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Nuffield 3/42 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 39.8 hp / 29.7 kW; Diesel (gross): 42 hp / 31.3 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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