- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1961–1964
- 24,290 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Nuffield 3/42 (342) specs: hp, weight, years
BMC 28 TA three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 39.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
39.8 hp
29.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 4,330 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,831 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Nuffield 3/42 (342) specs: key facts
The Nuffield 3/42 (342) was built from 1961 to 1964.
The Nuffield 3/42 (342) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 29.7 kW (39.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Nuffield 3/42 (342) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Nuffield 3/42 (342) has a BMC 28 TA engine, a 3-cylinder 2.83 L diesel unit.
The Nuffield 3/42 (342) weighs 1,964 kg (4,330 lb) unladen.
The Nuffield 3/42 (342) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Nuffield 3/42 (342) lifts 1,284 kg (2,831 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Nuffield 3/42 (342) delivers 27.3 L/min (7.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)”
How much horsepower does a 3/42 (342) have?
The only figure for the 3/42 (342) is 39.8 hp (29.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)”
What engine is in a 3/42 (342)?
A 3/42 (342) has a BMC 28 TA, a 3-cylinder 2.83 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | BMC 28 TA |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 172.5 ci · 2.83 L |
| Max torque | 118 lb·ft · 160 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)”
How much will a 3/42 (342) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 3/42 (342) lifts 2,831 lb (1,284 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm · 27.3 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 2,831 lb · 1,284 kg |
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,430 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)”
What transmission does a 3/42 (342) have?
Transmission specifications for the 3/42 (342) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Borg & Beck single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical recirculating ball steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)”
How much does a 3/42 (342) weigh?
A 3/42 (342) weighs 4,330 lb (1,964 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,330 lb · 1,964 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 73.0 in · 1,854 mm |
| Length | 115.0 in · 2,920 mm |
| Width | 68.0 in · 1,727 mm |
| Height | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.7 in · 425 mm |
| Front track | 52.8–71.3 in · 1,340–1,810 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–80.0 in · 1,321–2,032 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.0 ft · 3.05 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)”
What oil does a 3/42 (342) take, and how much?
A 3/42 (342) engine takes 7.8 qt (7.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.8 qt · 7.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 57.6 qt · 54.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.6 qt · 11.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 3/42 (342)?
Within 10% of its 39.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Porsche-Diesel S 30939.6 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1963Side by side with the 3/42 (342) →
- David Brown 90040.1 hp engine, claimed · 1957–1958Side by side with the 3/42 (342) →
- Porsche-Diesel Super L 31939.4 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1963Side by side with the 3/42 (342) →
- Warchalowski WT-4439.4 hp engine, claimed · 1961Side by side with the 3/42 (342) →
- BUKH 403 (Super)39.4 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1967Side by side with the 3/42 (342) →
- International Harvester D-44039.4 hp engine, claimed · 1958–1959Side by side with the 3/42 (342) →
Common questions about the Nuffield 3/42 (342)
Is a 3/42 (342) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Nuffield 3/42 (342) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 3/42 (342) have?
A 3/42 (342) has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963)”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Nuffield 3/42 (1961-1963) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116029 · revision 993280. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document