Eicher L 24
Built: 1954–1956 · Series: L
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Eicher L – standard tractors from Dingolfing: L 24 and L 40/I with two- to three-cylinder diesel, 18 to 33 kW, 1,810 to 3,990 cm³
The L range marked the mid-size class in Eicher's line-up, built in Dingolfing in Lower Bavaria, where the maker erected a dedicated plant for its diesel standard tractors from the 1950s onward. The L 24 and L 40/I show the range's type logic: the number denotes the approximate output in metric horsepower, so the two-cylinder L 24 sits at the lower and the three-cylinder L 40/I at the upper end of the range. The L range thus covered the middle segment between the small G types and Eicher's larger standard tractors.
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The register lists here 2 versions with 18 to 33 kW (24 to 45 hp) from two- to three-cylinder diesel engines of 1,810 to 3,990 cm³ displacement, with unladen weights from 1,150 to 2,350 kg, lengths from 2,930 to 3,300 mm, widths from 1,510 to 1,860 mm and heights from 1,600 to 1,780 mm.
The L range was the classic all-rounder on medium-sized Bavarian and southern German farms of the post-war years, competing there with Deutz, Fendt and Güldner, and benefited from Eicher's diesel development, as the maker committed early to its own diesel engines unlike many competitors.
When buying used, check engine bearings and the injection pump on the older two-cylinders, the clutch and gearbox under heavier loads, rust on the radiator and bonnet, and the operation of the hydraulics and PTO. Spares come through specialist Eicher parts dealers and tractor clubs; factory parts are no longer available.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Eicher L
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 24 hp (18 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,810 cm³correct |
| Bore | 98 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,930 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,510 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,780 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,150 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Hurth 5/1correct |
| Forward gears | 5correct |
| Front tyres | 5.5-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 8-32correct |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.7 kW/t (18 kW / 1.1 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 11% 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 L 24 have?
The Eicher L 24 delivers 24 hp.
How much does the Eicher L 24 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,150 kg.
What engine does the Eicher L 24 have?
2 cylinders, 1,810 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
What are the dimensions of the Eicher L 24?
2,930 mm × 1,510 mm × 1,600 mm.
When was the Eicher L 24 built?
Production years: 1954–1956.
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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