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

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Overview

Nuffield Universal M4 tractor photo
1948 - 1961 Row-Crop tractor
1948 - 1961
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Nuffield
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Birmingham, England
Variants
M3
tricycle front
M4
wide front
Nuffield M4 Engine
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
5-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Nuffield M4 Power
Engine
38 hp 28.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
25.4 hp 18.9 kW
Belt (claimed)
32.5 hp 24.2 kW
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pressure
1000 psi 69.0 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Rear lift
3700 lbs 1678 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
527@1400
Dimensions & Tires
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
Diameter
10.25 inches 26 cm
RPM
1039
Speed
2902 ft/min 884.53 meters/min
References
Universal M4 references literature
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
Universal M4  gear speeds

Dimensions

Nuffield M4 Tires
Ag front
6.00-19
Ag rear
11.00-36
Ag rear
9.00-36
Dimensions
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

Nuffield Universal M4

Nuffield Universal M4