Massey Ferguson MF 130 vs Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL)
11 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (58%); they were not built in overlapping years (1964–1972; 1957–1961). 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
11 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | MF 130 | Universal-3 (3 DL) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | — | 37.0 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Perkins A 4.107 | BMC 25 TA | differs |
| Displacement declared | 1.75 L | 2.55 L | +46% Universal-3 (3 DL) |
| Maximum torque declared | 77 lb·ft · 104 N·m | 108 lb·ft · 146 N·m | +40% Universal-3 (3 DL) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry air-cooled MF double clutch | Pedal-operated dry BORG & BECK single-plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 3.4 gpm · 13.0 L/min | 7.2 gpm · 27.3 L/min | +110% Universal-3 (3 DL) |
| Pressure declared | 2,062–2,276 psi · 142–157 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 2,229 lb · 1,011 kg | 2,831 lb · 1,284 kg | +27% Universal-3 (3 DL) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 2,910 lb · 1,320 kg | 4,612 lb · 2,092 kg | +58% Universal-3 (3 DL) |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | 5,512 lb · 2,500 kg | — | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm | 72.8 in · 1,850 mm | — |
| Length declared | 112.2 in · 2,850 mm | 115.0 in · 2,920 mm | — |
| Width declared | 67.3 in · 1,710 mm | 67.7 in · 1,720 mm | — |
| Height declared | 59.4 in · 1,510 mm | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm | +27% Universal-3 (3 DL) |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.4 in · 340 mm | 12.6 in · 320 mm | +6% MF 130 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m | 10.0 ft · 3.05 m | +11% Universal-3 (3 DL) |
| Fuel tank declared | 47.6 qt · 45 L | 54.9 qt · 52 L | +16% Universal-3 (3 DL) |
Massey Ferguson MF 130 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 30”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 130”
Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal 3 (1957-1961)”