- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1965–1968
- 4,200 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Nuffield Mini specs: hp, weight, years
BMC A 9 T four-cylinder. The manufacturer claimed 15.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
15.0 hp
11.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)”, 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
- 1,947 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,001 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 3.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Nuffield Mini specs: key facts
The Nuffield Mini was built from 1965 to 1968.
The Nuffield Mini has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 11.2 kW (15.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Nuffield Mini is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Nuffield Mini has a BMC A 9 T engine, a 4-cylinder 0.95 L unit.
The Nuffield Mini weighs 883 kg (1,947 lb) unladen.
The Nuffield Mini has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Nuffield Mini lifts 454 kg (1,001 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Nuffield Mini delivers 11.4 L/min (3.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)”
How does the Mini compare with its class?
- Strength:
Nine forward gears is high for its class — 125% above the median of 4 across the 45 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 45 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a Mini have?
The only figure for the Mini is 15.0 hp (11.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)”
What engine is in a Mini?
A Mini has a BMC A 9 T, a 4-cylinder 0.95 L engine.
| Make & model | BMC A 9 T |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 57.9 ci · 0.95 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)”
How much will a Mini lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A Mini lifts 1,001 lb (454 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 3.0 gpm · 11.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 1,001 lb · 454 kg |
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 2,258 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)”
What transmission does a Mini have?
Transmission specifications for the Mini are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry BORG & BECK single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated GIRLING disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Mechanical CAM GEARS steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)”
How much does a Mini weigh?
A Mini weighs 1,947 lb (883 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 1,947 lb · 883 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 65.0 in · 1,650 mm |
| Length | 98.0 in · 2,490 mm |
| Width | 59.4 in · 1,510 mm |
| Height | 49.6 in · 1,260 mm |
| Front track | 44.0–68.0 in · 1,118–1,727 mm |
| Rear track | 44.0–72.0 in · 1,118–1,829 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.0 ft · 2.75 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)”
What oil does a Mini take, and how much?
A Mini engine takes 4.6 qt (4.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 4.6 qt · 4.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 11.4 qt · 10.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 9.6 qt · 9.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 5.1 qt · 4.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Common questions about the Nuffield Mini
Is a Mini two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Nuffield Mini is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a Mini have?
A Mini has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968)”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Nuffield BMC Mini (1965-1968) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116080 · revision 993282. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document