Nuffield Universal M4
The Nuffield Universal M4 is a tractor produced by Nuffield. It is equipped with a 230.1 ci 3.8 L engine. The rated power output is 38 hp 28.3 kW. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4886 lbs 2216 kg.
Engine Power
38 hp
28.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
19.2 gal
72.7 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4886 lbs
2216 kg
Nuffield Universal M4 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1948 - 1961
Row-Crop tractor |
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1948 - 1961 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Nuffield |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Birmingham, England | |
Variants | |
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M3 | tricycle front |
M4 | wide front |
Nuffield M4 Engine | |
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Morris 3.8L 4-cyl tvo | |
Fuel tank | 19.2 gal
72.7 L |
Aux. fuel | 7.2 gal
27.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
Nuffield M4 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Nuffield M4 Power | |
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Engine | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 25.4 hp
18.9 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 32.5 hp
24.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Mechanical drum brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 1000 psi
69.0 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 3700 lbs
1678 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 527@1400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 78 inches
198 cm |
Weight | 4886 lbs
2216 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-19 |
Rear tire | 11.00-36 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10.25 inches
26 cm |
RPM | 1039 |
Speed | 2902 ft/min
884.53 meters/min |
References | |
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The Nuffield Universal Tractor published in 1949 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 230.1 ci / 3.8 L
Manufacturer | Morris |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
tvo | |
Displacement | 230.1 ci
3.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.94x4.72 inches
100 x 120 mm |
Power | 38 hp
28.3 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Idle RPM | 600-2000 |
Torque | 138 lb-ft
187.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7.8 qts
7.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 19.2 qts
18.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 280mm mechanical dry disc |
Oil capacity | 50.4 qts
47.7 L |
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Dimensions
Nuffield M4 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-19 |
Ag rear | 11.00-36 |
Ag rear | 9.00-36 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 78 inches
198 cm |
Length | 123 inches
312 cm |
Width | 83 inches*Width at rear axles.
210 cm |
Height (hood) | 60.5 inches
153 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 82 inches
208 cm |
Operating weight | 4886 lbs
2216 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 18 inches
45 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 23 inches
58 cm |
Front tread | 48 to 76 inches
121 to 193 cm |
Rear tread | 53 to 88 inches
134 to 223 cm |
Photos
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