Eicher 4060 A
Built: 1978–1980 · Series: 4000, Phase III
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Eicher 4060 A (4000 range, Phase III, 1978–1980): water-cooled four-cylinder diesel with 3,335 cm³, 44 kW and 227 Nm of torque
In the 4000 range from the production period marked Phase III, the Bavarian manufacturer Eicher offered four-cylinder versions alongside three-cylinder ones. The 4060 A was built from 1978 to 1980. The step from three to four cylinders widened the range's offering upward without yet moving into the class of large-displacement six-cylinder versions.
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The Eicher 4060 A carries a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine with 3,335 cm³ of displacement, producing 60 hp, or 44 kW, at 2,100 rpm, and developing 227 Nm of torque. At 2,950 kg, 3,790 mm long, 2,340 mm high, 1,940 mm wide and with a 2,295 mm wheelbase, the machine reaches a top speed of 25 km/h.
With four cylinders instead of three, the 4060 A runs more smoothly at the same speed than the smaller three-cylinder versions of the same range and delivers more power at 44 kW for heavier implements and towed loads. Its 227 Nm of torque provides steady pulling power for draft work such as ploughing. On medium-sized arable farms, a four-cylinder engine of this power class covered both field work and heavier haulage without the need for an additional, larger tractor.
When buying a four-cylinder engine of this age used, the condition of the crankshaft bearings and head gasket matters, as a fault here is more involved to fix than on smaller engines. Also worth checking are the cooling performance, the injection pump, and corrosion damage to the frame and mudguards, common on tractors of this build era.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Eicher 4060 A, Eicher (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 60 hp (44 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 227 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,399 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,335 cm³correct |
| Bore | 91.4 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 127 mmcorrect |
| Injection pressure | 170 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,790 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,940 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,340 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,295 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 335 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,950 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16/4correct |
| Forward gears | 16correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 10.5-20correct |
| Rear tyres | 14.9-30correct |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 98 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | ca. 130correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.9 kW/t (44 kW / 3 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 41% 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 4060 A have?
The Eicher 4060 A delivers 60 hp.
How much does the Eicher 4060 A weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,950 kg.
What engine does the Eicher 4060 A have?
4 cylinders, 3,335 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Eicher 4060 A go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Eicher 4060 A?
3,790 mm × 1,940 mm × 2,340 mm.
When was the Eicher 4060 A built?
Production years: 1978–1980.
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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