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

Nuffield 4/60 tractor photo
1961 - 1963
Production
Manufacturer
Nuffield
Built in Birmingham, England
Nuffield 4/60 Engine
BMC 3.8L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
16.8 gal 63.6 L
Engine details ...
Nuffield 4/60 Transmission
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Nuffield 4/60 Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Final drives
spur gear
Differential lock
mechanical rear
Manual steering
Independent mechanical expanding shoe brakes
Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
II/I
Control
depth control OptOptional
Rear lift
2300 lbs 1043 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
528@1400
Dimensions & Tires
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
Diameter
10.25 inches 26 cm
RPM
1150
Speed
3160 ft/min 963.17 meters/min
References
4/60 references literature
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
4/60  gear speeds

Dimensions

Nuffield 4/60 Tires
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
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
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

Nuffield 4/60, right side.

Nuffield 4/60, right side.

Nuffield 4/60, left side.

Nuffield 4/60, left side.

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:

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