Ford 2000 Dexta (A) vs Nuffield 3/42 (342)
7 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD / 4WD; 2WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1968–1975; 1961–1964). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
7 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 2000 Dexta (A) | 3/42 (342) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 39.3 hp | 39.8 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | BMC 28 TA | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 2.83 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 112 lb·ft · 152 N·m | 118 lb·ft · 160 N·m | +5% 3/42 (342) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4–18.6 mph · 20–30 km/h | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | — | Pedal operated dry Borg & Beck single plate clutch | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | — | 7.2 gpm · 27.3 L/min | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 2,831 lb · 1,284 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,123 lb · 1,870 kg | 4,330 lb · 1,964 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm | 73.0 in · 1,854 mm | — |
| Length declared | 126.4 in · 3,210 mm | 115.0 in · 2,920 mm | +10% 2000 Dexta (A) |
| Width declared | 63.8 in · 1,620 mm | 68.0 in · 1,727 mm | +7% 3/42 (342) |
| Height declared | 89.8 in · 2,280 mm | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm | +18% 2000 Dexta (A) |
| Ground clearance declared | 19.7 in · 500 mm | 16.7 in · 425 mm | +18% 2000 Dexta (A) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.8 ft · 3.00 m | 10.0 ft · 3.05 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 51.8 qt · 49 L | 67.2 qt · 63.6 L | +30% 3/42 (342) |
Ford 2000 Dexta (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2000 S”
Nuffield 3/42 (342) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)”