Nuffield 3DL
Built: 1959-1962 · Series: Other models
The Nuffield 3DL is a tractor built in 1959-1962. 27 kW is what the three-cylinder engine gets out of 2.6 litres.
Dimensions are 2.84 m by 1.79 m. Empty, it weighs 1,880 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 11.2 to 48.5 kW; with 27 kW, the 3DL sits in the lower third. Directly alongside are the 4/25 with 19 kW below and the DL 3 with 28 kW above.
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 27 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,550.5 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,840 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,880 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.4 kW/t (27 kW / 1.9 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 24% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Nuffield 3DL have?
The Nuffield 3DL delivers 27 kW.
How much does the Nuffield 3DL weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,880 kg.
What engine does the Nuffield 3DL have?
3 cylinders, 2,550 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Nuffield 3DL?
2,840 mm × 1,790 mm.
When was the Nuffield 3DL built?
Production years: 1959-1962.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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