Nuffield Universal-4 (4 DM) vs Renault Master 1
12 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (2WD; 2WD / 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1954–1961; 1964–1969). 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
12 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | Universal-4 (4 DM) | Master 1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 53.9 hp | 54.3 hp | — |
| Engine declared | BMC 34 TA | MWM AKD 1105-V | differs |
| Displacement declared | 3.40 L | 2.98 L | +14% Universal-4 (4 DM) |
| Maximum torque declared | 152 lb·ft · 206 N·m | 141 lb·ft · 191 N·m | +8% Universal-4 (4 DM) |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated dry BORG & BECK single-plate clutch | dry Borg & Beck double clutch operated by a two-stage pedal | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 7.2 gpm · 27.3 L/min | 6.9 gpm · 26.0 L/min | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 2,831 lb · 1,284 kg | 3,307 lb · 1,500 kg | +17% Master 1 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540/1000 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 4,945 lb · 2,243 kg | 6,041 lb · 2,740 kg | +22% Master 1 |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 11,861 lb · 5,380 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 78.0 in · 1,981 mm | 87.6 in · 2,225 mm | +12% Master 1 |
| Length declared | 121.7 in · 3,091 mm | 150.8 in · 3,830 mm | +24% Master 1 |
| Width declared | 68.9 in · 1,750 mm | 74.8 in · 1,900 mm | +9% Master 1 |
| Height declared | 80.7 in · 2,050 mm | 70.5 in · 1,790 mm | +15% Universal-4 (4 DM) |
| Ground clearance declared | 17.0 in · 432 mm | 16.5 in · 420 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 11.5 ft · 3.50 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 67.2 qt · 63.6 L | 84.5 qt · 80.0 L | +26% Master 1 |
Nuffield Universal-4 (4 DM) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal 4 (1954-1961)”
Renault Master 1 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Master 1/R 77”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault Master 1 R717”