- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1957–1961
- 7,548 built
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) specs: hp, weight, years
BMC 25 TA three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 37.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
37.0 hp
27.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal 3 (1957-1961)”, 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
- 4,612 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,831 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) specs: key facts
The Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) was built from 1957 to 1961.
The Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 27.6 kW (37.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) has a BMC 25 TA engine, a 3-cylinder 2.55 L diesel unit.
The Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) weighs 2,092 kg (4,612 lb) unladen.
The Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) lifts 1,284 kg (2,831 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) delivers 27.3 L/min (7.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal 3 (1957-1961)”
How much horsepower does an Universal-3 (3 DL) have?
The only figure for the Universal-3 (3 DL) is 37.0 hp (27.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal 3 (1957-1961)”
What engine is in an Universal-3 (3 DL)?
An Universal-3 (3 DL) has a BMC 25 TA, a 3-cylinder 2.55 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | BMC 25 TA |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 155.7 ci · 2.55 L |
| Max torque | 108 lb·ft · 146 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal 3 (1957-1961)”
How much will an Universal-3 (3 DL) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An Universal-3 (3 DL) lifts 2,831 lb (1,284 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm · 27.3 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| 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 Universal 3 (1957-1961)”
What transmission does an Universal-3 (3 DL) have?
Transmission specifications for the Universal-3 (3 DL) 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 Universal 3 (1957-1961)”
How much does an Universal-3 (3 DL) weigh?
An Universal-3 (3 DL) weighs 4,612 lb (2,092 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,612 lb · 2,092 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 72.8 in · 1,850 mm |
| Length | 115.0 in · 2,920 mm |
| Width | 67.7 in · 1,720 mm |
| Height | 75.6 in · 1,920 mm |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in · 320 mm |
| Front track | 52.8–71.3 in · 1,340–1,810 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–63.8 in · 1,321–1,620 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.0 ft · 3.05 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal 3 (1957-1961)”
What oil does an Universal-3 (3 DL) take, and how much?
An Universal-3 (3 DL) engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal 3 (1957-1961)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 57.6 qt · 54.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal 3 (1957-1961)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.7 qt · 12.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal 3 (1957-1961)” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an Universal-3 (3 DL)?
Within 10% of its 26.9 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Hanomag R 28N27 hp PTO, claimed · 1951–1953Side by side with the Universal-3 (3 DL) →
- Deutz D 300627.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1978Side by side with the Universal-3 (3 DL) →
- Massey Ferguson 13026.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1964–1972Side by side with the Universal-3 (3 DL) →
- Steyr 3027.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1966–1976Side by side with the Universal-3 (3 DL) →
- SOMECA SOM-3028 hp PTO, claimed · 1959–1960Side by side with the Universal-3 (3 DL) →
- MAN 4N228 hp PTO, claimed · 1961–1963Side by side with the Universal-3 (3 DL) →
Common questions about the Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL)
Is an Universal-3 (3 DL) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Nuffield Universal-3 (3 DL) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an Universal-3 (3 DL) have?
An Universal-3 (3 DL) 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 Universal 3 (1957-1961)”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Nuffield Universal 3 (1957-1961) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-116025 · revision 998383. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document