Key differences
- The Eicher 312 has 600 kg more lifting capacity than the Swaraj 825 XM - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- The Eicher 312 has 426 cc more engine capacity than the Swaraj 825 XM.
- The Swaraj 825 XM has 140 kg more weight than the Eicher 312 - more traction for heavy draft work, but more soil compaction.
- At ex-showroom prices the Eicher 312 starts about ₹50,000 lower than the Swaraj 825 XM, roughly ₹913 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Eicher 312 | Swaraj 825 XM |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 30 | 30 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5.0-5.5 lakh | ₹5.5-6.0 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹9,124/month | ₹10,037/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 1,963 | 1,537 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Rated RPM | 2,150 | 1,650 |
| PTO HP | 25.5 | not published |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 1,600 | 1,000 |
| Gears | 8 F + 2 R | 8 F + 2 R |
| Drive | 2WD | not published |
| Clutch | Single clutch | Single dry disc friction plate |
| Brakes | Dry Disc Brakes | not published |
| Steering | Mechanical Steering | Mechanical Steering with Heavy Duty single drop arm for better maneuverability & comfort to operator. |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 45 | not published |
| Weight (kg) | 1,710 | 1,850 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,825 | 1,915 |
| Warranty | 2 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.