Nuffield 3/42 (342) or Warchalowski WT-44?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 3/42 (342) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the WT-44 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Warchalowski WT-44 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 40% (516 kg / 1,138 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Warchalowski WT-44 suits road haulage better on this data: 45% (9.0 km/h / 5.6 mph) more top speed.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | 3/42 (342) | WT-44 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 29.7 kW (39.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)” | 29.4 kW (39.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 44” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 3/42 (342) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the WT-44 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 3/42 (342) and the WT-44. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 3/42 (342) and the WT-44. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 27.3 L/min (7.2 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the WT-44. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 1,284 kg (2,831 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)” | 1,800 kg (3,968 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 44” | AheadThe Warchalowski WT-44 has 40% more lift (516 kg / 1,138 lb) than the Nuffield 3/42 (342) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,964 kg (4,330 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)” | 1,780 kg (3,924 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 44” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Nuffield 3/42 (342) is 10% heavier (184 kg / 406 lb) than the Warchalowski WT-44 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 3/42 (342) and the WT-44. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 5Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)” | 8Traktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 44” | AheadThe Warchalowski WT-44 has 60% more forward gears (3 gears) than the Nuffield 3/42 (342) (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | YesTraktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 44” | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 3/42 (342). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 20 km/h (12.4 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)” | 29 km/h (18.0 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 44” | AheadThe Warchalowski WT-44 has 45% more top speed (9.0 km/h / 5.6 mph) than the Nuffield 3/42 (342) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 44” | AheadThe Warchalowski WT-44 offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Nuffield 3/42 (342) does not (as stated by the sources). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 3/42 (342) and the WT-44. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)” | 2WDTraktorenlexikon, “Warchalowski WT 44” | EvenEven on drive: all two-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1961–1964 | 1961 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Warchalowski WT-44 has 40% more lift (516 kg / 1,138 lb) than the Nuffield 3/42 (342) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Nuffield 3/42 (342) is 10% heavier (184 kg / 406 lb) than the Warchalowski WT-44 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Warchalowski WT-44 has 60% more forward gears (3 gears) than the Nuffield 3/42 (342) (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- The Warchalowski WT-44 has 45% more top speed (9.0 km/h / 5.6 mph) than the Nuffield 3/42 (342) (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
- The Warchalowski WT-44 offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Nuffield 3/42 (342) does not (as stated by the sources).
- Even on drive: all two-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 3/42 (342) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the WT-44 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
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