PHOTO - orange tractor

Hi Gang;
The Nuffield tractors were built in England by the Morris Motor Company (cars, trucks & vans).
Designed in the late 1940's taking all the "best" designs available at the time. The 4 cylinder Universal 4 was the 1st model with either diesel or gasoline/vaporising oil engines.
In the mid-1950's to compete with the smaller sized Ferguson & Fordson & David Browns they released this 342 model, 3 cyl diesel 42HP gross.
5 forward & 1 reverse gear.
It was larger in size than the oposition, and didnt sell in vast numbers, though was well built and spec'ed. Later they made a 1042 with hi&lo giving 10F & 2 R gears. The front weight frame is non-standard.
Note the stone built farm house behind.
Cheers David