Eicher 542 S
Built: 1980–1986 · Series: 500 er - Reihe
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Eicher 500 series – narrow-track tractors of the early 1980s (1980–1986): 534 to 566, S, AS, SK and P, 880 to 1,245 mm wide
The 500 series is the narrow-track generation with which Eicher of Forstern entered the 1980s – according to the Traktorenlexikon the 535 S ran from 1980 to 1986, and the 534 S was one of the first Eichers with the new EDL engine, the air-cooled direct-injection unit that powers the range. It is the predecessor of the 600 series and shares its layout: air-cooled two- and three-cylinders with individual cylinders on a common crankcase, narrow track for vineyard, orchard and hop garden, and on the 535 S a gearbox with eleven forward and two reverse speeds.
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The type number rises with output – 534, 535, 542, 548, 550, 554, 566 – the letters name the version, and the register shows their logic in the widths: the S models are the narrow standard tractors at 880 to 1,070 mm, SK a variant of the same track, the P models (550 P, 554 P, 566 P) at 1,135 to 1,245 mm the wider plantation tractors; a leading A – AS, ASK, PA – means four-wheel drive, which makes the machine about 130 to 200 kg heavier. Values run from 1,963 to 2,944 cm³ with two or three cylinders, rated speeds of 2,000 to 2,150 rpm, unladen weights from 1,350 to 2,180 kg, lengths from 2,620 to 3,435 mm and heights from 1,210 to 2,100 mm; recorded outputs lie between 31 and 39.5 kW.
At 880 mm wide, the 535 S fits into vine rows too tight for any standard tractor – that was Eicher's market niche once the big suppliers had taken over the full range.
On used tractors, the condition of the air-cooled cylinders and blower, gearbox and clutch, the steering and, on four-wheel-drive models, the front axle count; parts come from specialists and the club scene.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Eicher 500er-Reihe, Traktorenlexikon: Eicher 535 S (Bauzeit 1980–1986) (Wikibooks), Eicher (Traktorenhersteller) (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 42 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,944 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,190 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 885 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,330 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,045 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,750 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12V / 4Rcorrect |
| Top speed | 22.7 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.6 kW/t (31 kW / 1.8 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 27% 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 542 S have?
The Eicher Eicher 542 S delivers 42 hp.
How much does the Eicher Eicher 542 S weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,750 kg.
What engine does the Eicher Eicher 542 S have?
3 cylinders, 2,944 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Eicher Eicher 542 S go?
Top speed is 22.7 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Eicher Eicher 542 S?
3,190 mm × 885 mm × 1,330 mm.
When was the Eicher Eicher 542 S built?
Production years: 1980–1986.
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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Other models in this series
554 AS
554 S
Eicher 534 AS
Eicher 534 S
Eicher 535 AS
Eicher 535 ASK
Eicher 535 S
Eicher 535 SK
Eicher 542 AS
Eicher 548 ASK
Eicher 548 SK
Eicher 550 P
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