Hürlimann D-300 vs Nuffield Universal-4 (4 DM)

9 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

1947–1954

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

1954–1961

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

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9 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Hürlimann D-300 and Nuffield Universal-4 (4 DM), field by field
Field	D-300	Universal-4 (4 DM)	Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed	54.2 hp	53.9 hp	—
Engine declared	Hürlimann D-300	BMC 34 TA	differs
Displacement declared	5.52 L	3.40 L	+62% D-300
Maximum torque declared	205 lb·ft · 279 N·m	152 lb·ft · 206 N·m	+35% D-300
Transmission
Top speed declared	12.4 mph · 20 km/h	15.5 mph · 25 km/h	+25% Universal-4 (4 DM)
Clutch declared	Pedal operated dry single plate clutch	Pedal-operated dry BORG & BECK single-plate clutch	differs
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	5,622 lb · 2,550 kg	4,945 lb · 2,243 kg	+14% D-300
Wheelbase declared	—	78.0 in · 1,981 mm	—
Length declared	110.2 in · 2,800 mm	121.7 in · 3,091 mm	+10% Universal-4 (4 DM)
Width declared	62.2 in · 1,580 mm	68.9 in · 1,750 mm	+11% Universal-4 (4 DM)
Height declared	60.2 in · 1,530 mm	80.7 in · 2,050 mm	+34% Universal-4 (4 DM)
Ground clearance declared	—	17.0 in · 432 mm	—
Turning radius, braked declared	10.2 ft · 3.10 m	—	—
Fuel tank declared	—	67.2 qt · 63.6 L	—

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