Address
Wellard Street, Serpentine, WA, 6125
Work Hours
Mon-Tues: Closed
Wednesday: 9am-1pm
Thur-Fri: Closed
Sat-Sun: 10am-3pm
Public Holidays: 10am-3pm
Note: Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day
The Nuffield M4 tractors were built in the UK by Morris Motors between 1948 and 1961. The initial engine was a Morris 4-cylinder, side-valve engine running on TVO (Tractor Vaporising Oil) which was replaced by a Perkins P4 Diesel in 1951. This motor was also being replaced by a BMC Diesel in 1954, after its takeover of Perkins.
William Morris, the founder of Morris Motors changed his name to Nuffield after being honoured with a Peerage. When Morris Motors decided to manufacture tractors, the Nuffield name was chosen for their agricultural division. The Nuffield tractor name was eventually changed to Leyland in 1969 and the poppy red was replaced with a 2-tone blue.
WA Distributors (1956): Park Lane Motors Pty Ltd, 926-928 Hay Street, Perth.
Technical Specifications: 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, petrol/kerosene engine. Bore of 3.937’” and stroke of 4.724” produced 37hp at the belt and 29.4hp at the drawbar running at 1,400rpm. Gears: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Weight was 6328lbs.
History: We are currently confirming aspects of the history of this tractor. Please watch this space.
