Nuffield DM4
Built: 1954-1962 · Series: DM4
The Nuffield DM4 is a tractor built in 1954-1962. The four-cylinder engine, displacing 3.4 litres, produces 32 kW.
It measures 3.09 m in length and 2.10 m in width. Empty, it weighs 2,306 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 19 to 45 kW; with 32 kW, the DM4 sits in the mid-field. Directly alongside are the UNIVERSAL 4 with 30 kW below and the 3/45 with 34 kW above.
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 32 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,400 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,090 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,100 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,305.5 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.9 kW/t (32 kW / 2.3 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 29% 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 DM4 have?
The Nuffield DM4 delivers 32 kW.
How much does the Nuffield DM4 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,306 kg.
What engine does the Nuffield DM4 have?
4 cylinders, 3,400 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Nuffield DM4?
3,090 mm × 2,100 mm.
When was the Nuffield DM4 built?
Production years: 1954-1962.
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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