Eicher EA 400
Built: 1963–1968 · Series: Königstiger
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Eicher Königstiger – EA 400 and EM 300/2 Königstiger: a Bavarian predator name, 27.8 to 29.3 kW, 2,944 cc displacement, three cylinders and 1,850 to 2,150 kg
The Königstiger, the royal tiger, stood within Eicher's predator naming tradition for a particularly prestigious model name in the company's Bavarian production, with plants at Forstern and Dingolfing. The EA 400 and EM 300/2 Königstiger listed here share the three-cylinder diesel engine of this model class.
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The register lists 2 variants with 27.8 to 29.3 kW, or 40 hp, of power from three-cylinder engines of 2,944 cc displacement at a rated speed of 2,000 rpm and 166 Nm of torque. Unladen weights fall between 1,850 and 2,150 kg, dimensions range from 3,160 to 3,240 mm in length, 1,550 to 1,960 mm in width and 1,460 mm in height.
With its resonant name and solid three-cylinder engine, the Königstiger occupied the mid power segment of Eicher's 1960s line-up, aimed at farms seeking a balanced field tractor between the smaller Tiger models and the large Mammut.
When buying used, check clutch and gearbox for wear, and the injection pump of the three-cylinder engine for even delivery. The hydraulics deserve a check for tightness and delivery pressure, and the bodywork an inspection for rust around the wings and bonnet. Steering linkage and front axle bushings should be checked for play, and the wiring loom for brittle insulation typical of tractors this age. An active network of collectors and specialist parts dealers exists for Eicher classics such as this.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Eicher Königstiger
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | Luftgekühlter Viertakt-Dieselmotor, 3 Zylinder, 2944 cm³, 40 PScorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Power | 40 hp (29.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 166 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 2,944 cm³correct |
| Bore | 100 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 125 mmcorrect |
| Injection pressure | 140 barcorrect |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,160 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,960 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,460 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,976 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 280 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,150 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8/4correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| Front tyres | 7.50-18 6.50-20correct |
| Rear tyres | 11-32 13-28 9-36 13-30correct |
| Top speed | 19.8 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 38 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 1,050correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.6 kW/t (29 kW / 2.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 25% 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 EA 400 have?
The Eicher EA 400 delivers 40 hp.
How much does the Eicher EA 400 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,150 kg.
What engine does the Eicher EA 400 have?
3 cylinders, 2,944 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Eicher EA 400 go?
Top speed is 19.8 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Eicher EA 400?
3,160 mm × 1,960 mm × 1,460 mm.
When was the Eicher EA 400 built?
Production years: 1963–1968.
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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