Eicher 4038
Built: 1978–1982 · Series: 4000 serie ( Phase III )
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Eicher 4038 (4000 range, Phase III, 1978–1982): water-cooled three-cylinder diesel with 2,500 cm³, 27.8 kW and 155 Nm of torque
Within the 4000 range from the Phase III period, Eicher, the Bavarian tractor manufacturer, also offered a smaller three-cylinder version in the 4038. The model was built from 1978 to 1982. This smaller three-cylinder version rounded out the 4000 range from below, alongside the larger four- and six-cylinder versions.
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The Eicher 4038 carries a water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine with 2,500 cm³ of displacement, producing 38 hp, or 27.8 kW, at 2,150 rpm, and developing 155 Nm of torque. At 2,170 kg, 3,485 mm long, 2,230 mm high, 1,610 mm wide and with a 2,113 mm wheelbase, the machine reaches a top speed of 25 km/h.
At 27.8 kW, the 4038 is the least powerful of the 4000-range versions considered here and was intended for smaller and medium farms that did not need a large-displacement tractor for lighter field work, grassland care and haulage. Despite the smaller 2,500 cm³ displacement, its 155 Nm of torque is solid for this power class. Such a smaller tractor was often a farm's first piece of mechanisation, replacing horses or much older equipment.
When buying this smaller three-cylinder engine used, the condition of the injection pump and clutch matters, as these can be heavily worn after decades of work on smaller farms. Also worth checking are the tightness of the cooling system and corrosion damage to the frame and mudguards, widespread on tractors of this build era.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Eicher 4038, Eicher (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 38 hp (27.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,150 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 155 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,403 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³correct |
| Bore | 91.4 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 127 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,485 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,610 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,230 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,113 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 370 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,170 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8V/2Rcorrect |
| Forward gears | 8correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Front tyres | 6.50-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 12.4-28correct |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 640correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat Icorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.8 kW/t (28 kW / 2.2 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 23% 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 4038 have?
The Eicher 4038 delivers 38 hp.
How much does the Eicher 4038 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,170 kg.
What engine does the Eicher 4038 have?
3 cylinders, 2,500 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Eicher 4038 go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Eicher 4038?
3,485 mm × 1,610 mm × 2,230 mm.
When was the Eicher 4038 built?
Production years: 1978–1982.
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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