Eicher 530 SK
Built: 1979–1980 · Series: 500
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Eicher 530 SK (500 range, 1979–1980): compact, air-cooled two-cylinder diesel with 1,963 cm³, 30 hp, rear-wheel drive and an eleven-speed gearbox
With the 500 range, Eicher, the Bavarian tractor manufacturer, built especially compact farm tractors. The Eicher 530 SK was built from 1979 to 1980.
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The Eicher 530 SK carries an air-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine with 1,963 cm³ of displacement, producing 30 hp at 2,000 rpm, and drives the rear wheels. Through a gearbox with 11 forward and 2 reverse ratios, the machine, at 1,350 kg, 2,675 mm long, 1,330 mm high, 905 mm wide and with a 1,560 mm wheelbase, reaches a top speed of 21 km/h.
At just 905 mm wide and 1,330 mm high, the 530 SK ranks among the smallest and narrowest of the Eicher tractors considered here and was built for narrow lanes and tight spaces, such as in special crops or small farmyards. The unusual spread of eleven forward gears and only two reverse gears allows a fine choice of forward travel speed, useful when working with driven implements, while only two coarse steps are available for reversing.
When buying a small, air-cooled two-cylinder engine used, the condition of the cooling fan matters, as these engines overheat quickly if the cooling airflow is blocked. Also worth checking are the shift mechanism of the eleven-speed gearbox for smooth operation in every gear, the condition of the rear axle as the sole driven axle, and corrosion damage to the frame and mudguards.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Eicher 530 SK, Eicher (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 30 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,963 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,675 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 905 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,330 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,560 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,350 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 11V / 2Rcorrect |
| Top speed | 21 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.3 kW/t (22 kW / 1.4 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 17% 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 Eicher 530 SK have?
The Eicher Eicher 530 SK delivers 30 hp.
How much does the Eicher Eicher 530 SK weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,350 kg.
What engine does the Eicher Eicher 530 SK have?
2 cylinders, 1,963 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Eicher Eicher 530 SK go?
Top speed is 21 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Eicher Eicher 530 SK?
2,675 mm × 905 mm × 1,330 mm.
When was the Eicher Eicher 530 SK built?
Production years: 1979–1980.
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.
- 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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