The Nuffield tractor was first produced in 1948 by the agricultural division of Morris Motors, which later became a subsidiary of British Motor Corporation. This originally British tractor brand has a rich history. When founder William Morris was honoured with a title and elevated to the peerage, he chose “Nuffield” as his title, named after his home village. When Morris Motors launched its first tractor range in 1948, Nuffield also became the official name for its agricultural products.
The design of the Nuffield Universal, one of the brand’s most popular tractors, closely resembled that of the David Brown 50D. This was because the designer, Dr. Merritt, had worked on that model before joining Nuffield. In addition to the Universal series, Nuffield also introduced models under the names M4, M3, DM4, and PM4.
Initially, production was intended for the domestic market, but by 1950 export opportunities were actively pursued. The Nuffield tractor also became popular in the Netherlands, where it was initially imported by Bautz. In the Dutch market, the Nuffield 4 was sold under the name “Nuffield Vier.” In Spain, the brand was marketed as Sava Nuffield.
In 1968, following a merger, Nuffield became part of Leyland Tractors.
