Key differences
- The Eicher 242 has 240 kg more lifting capacity than the Swaraj Target 625 4WD - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- The Eicher 242 has 2.3 HP more PTO power than the Swaraj Target 625 4WD - the power that actually reaches a rotavator, thresher or pump.
- The Eicher 242 has 226 cc more engine capacity than the Swaraj Target 625 4WD.
- The Eicher 242 has 8 litres more fuel capacity than the Swaraj Target 625 4WD - fewer refuelling stops on long field days.
- The Eicher 242 has 800 kg more weight than the Swaraj Target 625 4WD - more traction for heavy draft work, but more soil compaction.
- At ex-showroom prices the Eicher 242 starts about ₹43,000 lower than the Swaraj Target 625 4WD, roughly ₹785 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
- Drive: the Eicher 242 is 2WD, the Swaraj Target 625 4WD is 4WD. 4WD helps in wet paddy fields and on slopes; 2WD is cheaper to buy and maintain.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Eicher 242 | Swaraj Target 625 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 25 | 25 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹4.3-4.7 lakh | ₹4.73-5.02 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹7,847/month | ₹8,632/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 1,557 | 1,331 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 3 |
| Rated RPM | not published | 2,400 |
| PTO HP | 21.3 | 19 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 1,220 | 980 |
| Gears | 8 F + 2 R | 9 F + 3 R |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Clutch | Single clutch | Single dry (independent wet PTO clutch optional) |
| Brakes | Disc Brake /Oil Immersed Brakes (optional) | Oil immersed |
| Steering | Mechanical Steering / Power Steering (Optional) | Balanced power steering |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 35 | 27 |
| Weight (kg) | 1,670 | 870 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,880 | 1,595 |
| Warranty | 1 Year | not published |
Specs from each maker's spec page / official spec page. Prices are indicative ex-showroom; on-road price adds registration, insurance and dealer charges and varies by state.
Which one should you buy?
Match the tractor to your heaviest regular job. If you run a reversible plough, a loaded trolley or a potato planter, lifting capacity matters most. If most of your work is rotavator, thresher or pump, compare PTO HP. Then get on-road quotes for both from dealers near you, and check how far the nearest authorised service centre is - for a 10-year machine, service distance matters as much as a few HP.