Mft Eicher 780 AST
Built: 1991–1998 · Series: 700er-Reihe
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MFT 700 series – register collective page for Eicher tractors 756 to 780: three- to four-cylinder diesels, 2,925 to 3,927 cm3 displacement, 34 to 59 kW, AS, AST and UAC variants
The MFT 700 series gathers in the register four further Eicher tractors, the 756, 766, 780 and 3776 types. The additional letters AS, AST and UAC mark separate equipment and transmission variants of these models, which form a separate section of Eicher's type programme and were built across several production years with minor detail changes.
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The register lists here four versions with 34 to 59 kW from three- to four-cylinder engines of 2,925 to 3,927 cm3 displacement. Unladen weight ranges from 1,985 to 2,825 kg, overall length from 2,900 to 3,555 mm, width from 1,250 to 1,341 mm and height from 1,750 to 2,270 mm. Rated speed sits at 2,100 rpm.
With a power span reaching down to 34 kW, the 700 series covered the lower power segment for smaller mixed farms needing an agile, economical tractor for fieldwork, yard duties, light trailer work and driving yard equipment from the PTO.
On these smaller Eicher models, what counts is rust on the frame and sheet metal, the condition of the brakes and steering, the tightness of the hydraulics and lift linkage, and the function of the electrics and lighting. The comparatively compact build makes these models popular for front-loader work on smaller farms; spare parts are supplied by specialist Eicher vintage-tractor dealers and tractor clubs, who also exchange knowledge on setting values.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MFT 700er-Reihe
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 80 hp (59 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,927 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,555 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,341 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,270 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,275 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 390 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,825 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 14V/12Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 12.5-18correct |
| Rear tyres | 14.9-30correct |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.9 kW/t (59 kW / 2.8 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 55% 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 Mft Eicher 780 AST have?
The Mft Eicher 780 AST delivers 80 hp.
How much does the Mft Eicher 780 AST weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,825 kg.
What engine does the Mft Eicher 780 AST have?
4 cylinders, 3,927 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Mft Eicher 780 AST go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Mft Eicher 780 AST?
3,555 mm × 1,341 mm × 2,270 mm.
When was the Mft Eicher 780 AST built?
Production years: 1991–1998.
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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