Eicher 551

Eicher 551 Detailed Overview

Price, Variants and Colours

The Eicher 551 is being offered in India in a single variant, which can be had in one of the two colour options of blue and silver. While the tractor is available with mechanical steering for Rs 6.80 lakh, it can also be had with a power steering option for Rs 7.10 lakh

Summary

Available in a single variant, which can be had either with mechanical steering or power steering, the prices of the Eicher 551 start at Rs 6.80 lakh.

Engine and Performance

The Eicher 551 gets its power from a 3300cc three-cylinder diesel engine, which features water-cooling and produces a maximum power output of 49 hp. The powertrain also comes with a dry-type air filter and a single clutch mechanism, though the tractor can be configured with a dual-clutch mechanism if required. The transmission on duty in the Eicher 551 consists of eight forward and two reverse gears. The top speed of the Eicher 551 is 32.93 kmph.

Summary

Paired to a transmission unit which has eight forward and two reverse gears, the 3300cc diesel engine of the Eicher 551 has a peak power output of 49 hp.

Other mechanical specifications

Measuring 3660mm long, 1775mm wide and 2260mm tall, the Eicher 551 has a wheelbase of 1980mm and a total weight of 2190 kg. The Eicher 551 has a fuel tank capacity of 45 litres and rides on 6.0x16 front and 14.9x28 rear tyres. However, one can configure the Eicher 551 with 7.50x16 front and 14.9x28 rear tyres on a special request. The lifting capacity of Eicher 551 is 2100 kg.

Summary

The Eicher 551 has a lifting capacity of 2100 kg while measuring 3660mm long and weighing over 2 tonnes.

Features

The Eicher 551 is one of those tractors which comes equipped with a live, six-splined shaft PTO as standard, which here operates at 540 rpm. The Eicher 551 also comes equipped with a three-point linkage and controls for draft, position and response links with CAT-2. While the tractor comes with oil immersed brakes, it also has a few optional features like an auxiliary pump with spool valve and a company-fitted drawbar and top link. While the tractor features mechanical steering as standard, buyers can also opt for power steering by paying some amount extra.

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