Nuffield 4/60
The Nuffield 4/60 is a tractor produced by Nuffield. It is equipped with a 230 ci 3.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 57 hp / 42.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 60 hp / 44.7 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 5689 lbs 2580 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 57 hp / 42.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 60 hp / 44.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
16.8 gal
63.6 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
5689 lbs
2580 kg
Overview
![]() | 1961 - 1963 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Nuffield |
Built in Birmingham, England | |
Nuffield 4/60 Engine | |
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BMC 3.8L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 16.8 gal
63.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Nuffield 4/60 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Nuffield 4/60 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 60 hp
44.7 kW |
Engine (net) | 57 hp
42.5 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 50 hp
37.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 55 hp
41.0 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 56 hp
41.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 49.72 hp
37.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 54.90 hp
40.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Manual steering | |
Independent mechanical expanding shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | depth control OptOptional |
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 | 78 inches
198 cm |
Weight | 5689 lbs
2580 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 11.00-36 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10.25 inches
26 cm |
RPM | 1150 |
Speed | 3160 ft/min
963.17 meters/min |
References | |
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4 60 published in 1961, by Nuffield |
Engine
Engine Detail — 230 ci / 3.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | BMC |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 230 ci
3.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.724 inches
100 x 120 mm |
Power (net) | 57 hp
42.5 kW |
Power (gross) | 60 hp
44.7 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 9 qts
8.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 16.2 qts
15.3 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 280mm dry disc |
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Dimensions
Nuffield 4/60 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 11.00-36 |
Ag front | 7.50-18 |
6.00-19 | |
Ag rear | 13.00-30 |
14.00-30 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 78 inches
198 cm |
Length | 121.7 inches
309 cm |
Width | 65 inches
165 cm |
Height (hood) | 59.5 inches
151 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 80.7 inches
204 cm |
Operating weight | 5689 lbs
2580 kg |
Ballasted weight | 9385 lbs
4257 kg |
Ground clearance | 24.7 inches (at frame)
62 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 17 inches
43 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 15.2 inches
38 cm |
Front tread | 52.8 to 70.9 inches
134 to 180 cm |
Rear tread | 53.2 to 76.8 inches
135 to 195 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 809 | |
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Diesel 5-speed 2WD
March 17 - 26, 1962
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 809 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 54.90 hp
40.9 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 42.73 hp
31.9 kW |
Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour
10.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 49.72 hp
37.1 kW |
Fuel use | 3.6 gal/hour
13.6 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6986 lbs
3168 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Nuffield 4/60.
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 4/60 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Nuffield 4/60.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Nuffield 4/60 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
Current Model
Nuffield
Nuffield 4/60
Engine Power:Diesel (net): 57 hp / 42.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 60 hp / 44.7 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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Engine Power:51.5
Production Years:1939 - 1962
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