Nuffield 3/42 vs Schluter S450
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Nuffield 3/42 and the Schluter S450 deliver the same power: 42 HP.
- The Schluter S450 is the more recent model: production started in 1962, versus 1961 for the Nuffield 3/42.
- The Schluter S450 is heavier: 2250 kg versus 1964 kg for the Nuffield 3/42.
- The Nuffield 3/42 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1043 kg versus 1000 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Nuffield 3/42 | Schluter S450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 42 HP | 42 HP |
| Production years | 1961–1963 | 1962–1966 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.6 L | 3.2 L |
| Weight | 1 964 kg | 2 250 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD or 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 8 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 1 043 kg | 1 000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 184 cm | 199 cm |
| Length | 281 cm | 345 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Nuffield 3/42 or the Schluter S450?
The Nuffield 3/42 and the Schluter S450 deliver the same power: 42 HP.
Which is more recent, the Nuffield 3/42 or the Schluter S450?
The Schluter S450 is the more recent model: production started in 1962, versus 1961 for the Nuffield 3/42.
Which is heavier, the Nuffield 3/42 or the Schluter S450?
The Schluter S450 is heavier: 2250 kg versus 1964 kg for the Nuffield 3/42.
Which has the higher lift capacity, the Nuffield 3/42 or the Schluter S450?
The Nuffield 3/42 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1043 kg versus 1000 kg.