Eicher ES 201 Puma
Built: 1962–1964 · Series: Raubtierreihe
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Eicher predator range – 3002 HR A Mammut and ES 201 Puma: from Bavaria to the farmyard, 1,963 to 3,927 cc displacement, two- to four-cylinder engines and 1,190 to 2,875 kg
Eicher built its tractors in Bavaria, with plants at Forstern and Dingolfing, and named its 1960s ranges after big predators and wild animals, from Puma and Tiger to the particularly powerful Mammut. This page brings together two representatives of that naming tradition: the small Puma and the large Mammut, showing the span of the predator range from entry level to the top class.
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The register lists 2 variants with 20.5 kW, or 28 hp, of power from two- to four-cylinder engines of 1,963 to 3,927 cc displacement at a rated speed of 2,000 rpm and 108 Nm of torque. Unladen weights range from 1,190 to 2,875 kg, dimensions from 2,370 to 3,620 mm in length, 890 to 1,900 mm in width and 1,110 to 2,350 mm in height.
By naming its models after predators, Eicher pursued an unusually memorable brand identity for the industry in the 1960s, positioning itself alongside Fendt, Deutz and Fahr in the West German tractor market. The wide span between the compact Puma and the heavy Mammut shows how broadly the range served different farm sizes.
When buying used, pay close attention to the specific model given the differing engines across the range, as parts are not interchangeable between the two- and four-cylinder variants. Clutch, gearbox and hydraulics should be checked for wear, and the bodywork for rust. An active network of collectors and specialist parts dealers exists for Eicher classics.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Eicher Raubtierreihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 28 hp (20.5 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 108 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,963 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,370 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 890 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,110 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,560 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 270 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,190 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6/1-Getriebecorrect |
| Forward gears | 6correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 4.00-16correct |
| Rear tyres | 8-24, 9-24correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 15 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 3,131correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.2 kW/t (20 kW / 1.2 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 15% 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 ES 201 Puma have?
The Eicher ES 201 Puma delivers 28 hp.
How much does the Eicher ES 201 Puma weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,190 kg.
What engine does the Eicher ES 201 Puma have?
2 cylinders, 1,963 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Eicher ES 201 Puma go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Eicher ES 201 Puma?
2,370 mm × 890 mm × 1,110 mm.
When was the Eicher ES 201 Puma built?
Production years: 1962–1964.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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