Eicher6.1/10
Eicher 480 2WD
Price on request ex-showroom
Eicher 480 2WD vs Preet 4549 — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Eicher 480 2WD (Price on request) and Preet 4549 (₹ 6.44 Lakh – ₹ 7.89 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Eicher 480 2WD | Preet 4549 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | — | ₹6,44,000 |
| Engine HP | 45 | 45 |
| PTO HP | — | 39 |
| Engine capacity | 2,500 | 2,892 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Gearbox | 8F + 2R | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Transmission type | Partial constant mesh | Sliding Mesh |
| Brakes | Multi-disc oil immersed | Multi Disc Dry Type Mechanical / Wet (optional) |
| Steering | — | Power Steering with single drop arm |
| Lifting capacity | — | 1,800 kg |
| Fuel tank | 46 litres | 67 litres |
| Weight | 2,042 kg | 2,060 kg |
| Wheelbase | 1,910 mm | 2,085 mm |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Front tyre | 6.0 x 16 | 6.00 x 16 |
| Rear tyre | 13.6 x 28; optional 14.9 x 28 | 13.6 x 28 / 14.9 x 28 |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Eicher 480 2WD | Preet 4549 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 6.1 |
| Power & performance | 3.5 | 6 |
| Hydraulics & implements | — | 8.5 |
| Build & durability | 9.7 | 8 |
| Comfort & usability | 3.2 | 6.8 |
| Warranty & service reach | 8 | 5.5 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Preet 4549 (6.7/10) edges out the Eicher 480 2WD (6.1/10).
Eicher 480 2WD: Buyers comparing conventional 45 HP 2WD tractors with a defined clutch, steering and tyre package.
Preet 4549: Punjab and Haryana farms doing deep ploughing and trolley haulage on a tight budget, where dry-field work dominates.
