Eicher 566 Turbo
Built: 1983 - 1986 (SA) · Series: 3726 PA bzw. SA
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Eicher 566 Turbo (3726 range, 1983–1986): air-cooled, turbocharged three-cylinder diesel with 2,925 cm³, 49 kW and a width of just 1,065 mm
Eicher, a Bavarian tractor manufacturer, used turbocharging in some later ranges to get more power from smaller engines. The 566 Turbo was built between 1983 and 1986.
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The Eicher 566 Turbo carries an air-cooled, turbocharged three-cylinder diesel engine with 2,925 cm³ of displacement, producing 66 hp, or 49 kW, at 2,150 rpm. At 1,990 kg, 3,470 mm long, 2,100 mm high, 1,065 mm wide and with a 2,150 mm wheelbase, the machine reaches a top speed of 25 km/h.
Turbocharging draws from just 2,925 cm³ of displacement an output that would otherwise need a considerably larger naturally aspirated three-cylinder, making the engine punchier than comparable unturbocharged versions at the same weight. At only 1,065 mm wide, the machine is also noticeably narrower than other tractors of this weight class, a build suited to narrow row spacing such as in vineyards or orchards. Owners of such narrow-track tractors also value the tighter turning circle that comes with the reduced width, useful when working close to rows of vines or trees.
When buying a turbocharged diesel engine used, the condition of the turbocharger itself matters, as its bearings and seals can be worn on older machines, along with the tightness of the intake and boost air ducting. Also worth checking, on a narrow-built machine, are the steering and axle bearings, which see greater strain during tight turns in narrow lanes.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Eicher 566 Turbo, Eicher (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 66 hp (49 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,150 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,925 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,470 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,065 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,100 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,150 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 220 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,990 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Hurth 730, 12V, 4Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7, 5 - 16correct |
| Rear tyres | 12, 4 - 24correct |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | Plantage- bzw. Schmalspurschleppercorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 440 (SA)correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 24.6 kW/t (49 kW / 2 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 46% 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 566 Turbo have?
The Eicher 566 Turbo delivers 66 hp.
How much does the Eicher 566 Turbo weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,990 kg.
What engine does the Eicher 566 Turbo have?
3 cylinders, 2,925 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Eicher 566 Turbo go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Eicher 566 Turbo?
3,470 mm × 1,065 mm × 2,100 mm.
When was the Eicher 566 Turbo built?
Production years: 1983 - 1986 (SA).
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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