Eicher 3705
Built: 1970–1976 · Series: Schmalspur
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Eicher 3705 (narrow-track): air-cooled two-cylinder narrow-track tractor from Bavaria only 907 mm wide, with 30 hp and a weight of 1,153 kg, built from 1970 to 1976
Eicher, the Bavarian tractor maker, built a dedicated narrow-track range alongside its standard-width tractors for work where a normal-width tractor will not fit between the rows – in vineyards, orchards and hop gardens, for example. The 3705 belongs to this narrow-track range and was built between 1970 and 1976, a period in which the specialised needs of viticulture and fruit growing increasingly called for their own slim tractor models.
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The air-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine of 1,963cc produces 30 hp (22.06 kW) at 2,000 rpm. At only 907 mm wide, 1,153 kg in weight, 2,658 mm long and 1,897 mm high, the 3705 is noticeably slimmer than a standard tractor of comparable output; the wheelbase is 1,600 mm and the top speed 18.64 km/h.
Narrow-track tractors are designed for minimal width rather than for ground clearance or drawbar pull, so they can pass between closely planted tree or vine rows without damaging the plants. The lower weight makes turning at the row end easier, but on sloping ground it demands more attention to stability than a wider machine would.
When buying one of these narrow-track tractors second-hand, it is worth checking the steering knuckles and linkage for corrosion, since vineyard and orchard equipment is regularly exposed to plant-protection chemicals. Also worth checking are the air-cooled cylinder heads for cracks, the power take-off drive for mounted implements, and play in the narrow front axle, which takes extra strain during tight turning manoeuvres.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 3705
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 30 hp (22.06 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 1,963 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,658 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 907 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,897 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 277 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,153 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 6/1-Getriebecorrect |
| Forward gears | 6correct |
| Front tyres | 5.00-16 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 8 -24 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 18.64 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 35 lcorrect |
|---|
Other data
| PTO speed | 569 rpmcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.1 kW/t (22 kW / 1.2 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 3705 have?
The Eicher 3705 delivers 30 hp.
How much does the Eicher 3705 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,153 kg.
What engine does the Eicher 3705 have?
2 cylinders, 1,963 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Eicher 3705 go?
Top speed is 18.6 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Eicher 3705?
2,658 mm × 907 mm × 1,897 mm.
When was the Eicher 3705 built?
Production years: 1970–1976.
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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