Eicher 3253 Königstiger 74
Built: 1973–1978 · Series: 3000 (Königstiger 74)
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Eicher 3253 Königstiger 74 (3000 range, 1973–1978): water-cooled three-cylinder diesel with 2,460 cm³, 45 hp, or 33 kW, and a weight of 2,035 kg
Eicher was a Bavarian tractor manufacturer that marked many of its ranges with the names of big cats; Königstiger was among the best-known of these nicknames and usually denoted a more powerful version within a given range. The 3253 Königstiger 74 from the 3000 range was built from 1973 to 1978.
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The Eicher 3253 Königstiger 74 carries a water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine with 2,460 cm³ of displacement, producing 45 hp, or 33 kW, at 2,250 rpm. At 2,035 kg, 3,195 mm long, 2,293 mm high, 1,690 mm wide and with a 2,065 mm wheelbase, the machine reaches a top speed of 25 km/h.
At 33 kW from a water-cooled three-cylinder engine, the Königstiger 74 ranks among the medium-sized farm tractors of its time, used for field work with a plough, harrow and lighter implements on farms. With a top speed of 25 km/h dictated by its design, the machine was intended for haulage runs between yard and field over shorter distances, not for brisk road travel.
When buying a tractor of this age used, the condition of the cooling system matters, since water-cooled engines after decades of use often develop leaking water pumps or scaled-up radiators. Also worth checking are the injection pump, the condition of the clutch, and corrosion damage to the frame, mudguards and sheet-metal parts, common on tractors of this build era.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Eicher 3253 Königstiger 74, Eicher (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 45 hp (33 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,250 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,460 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,195 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,690 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,293 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,065 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 380 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,035 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8/2-Getriebecorrect |
| Front tyres | 6.00-19correct |
| Rear tyres | 11-32correct |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 2,002correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
|---|---|
| PTO speed | 540 rpmcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.2 kW/t (33 kW / 2 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 29% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Eicher 3253 Königstiger 74 have?
The Eicher 3253 Königstiger 74 delivers 45 hp.
How much does the Eicher 3253 Königstiger 74 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,035 kg.
What engine does the Eicher 3253 Königstiger 74 have?
3 cylinders, 2,460 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Eicher 3253 Königstiger 74 go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Eicher 3253 Königstiger 74?
3,195 mm × 1,690 mm × 2,293 mm.
When was the Eicher 3253 Königstiger 74 built?
Production years: 1973–1978.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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