Nuffield Universal M3

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Nuffield Universal M3 is a row crop tractor built for farm work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a manual steering setup. The tractor uses a gear transmission with 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear, giving farmers good control over their speed.

Under the hood, the Universal M3 has a Morris engine that runs on TVO (Tractor Vaporising Oil). This 4-cylinder engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated. It produces 38 horsepower at 2000 RPM, which is below average for tractors. The engine size is also smaller than most, measuring 230.1 cubic inches. Despite its smaller engine, the tractor weighs 4848 pounds, which is on the lighter side. It has a Category I rear hitch for attaching implements and uses an open center hydraulic system. The Universal M3 is compact, measuring 126 inches long and 61.5 inches tall, making it easy to maneuver in crop rows.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 38 hp (28.3 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4848 lb (2199 kg)

Fuel Type: TVO

Nuffield Universal M3 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Nuffield Universal M3 is Poor. It is greater than 3% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Nuffield Universal M3 is Poor. It is greater than 7% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Nuffield Universal M3 is Below Average. It is greater than 11% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Nuffield Universal M3 is Below Average. It is greater than 17% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Morris
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
TVO
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
230 ci (3.8 L)
Bore
3.94 in (100.1 mm)
Stroke
4.72 in (119.9 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
38 hp (28.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
5
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual