Eicher 485 vs Massey Ferguson 245 DI — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Eicher 485 (₹ 6.25 Lakh – ₹ 7.11 Lakh) and Massey Ferguson 245 DI (₹ 7.46 Lakh – ₹ 8.05 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Eicher 485 Massey Ferguson 245 DI
Aglist Score6.86.4
Price (ex-showroom)₹6,25,100₹7,45,576
Engine HP4546
PTO HP38.342.5
Engine capacity2,9452,700
Cylinders33
Gearbox8 Forward + 2 Reverse8 Forward + 2 Reverse / 10 Forward + 2 Reverse
Transmission typeCombination of Constant and Sliding Mesh (central shift / side shift)Partial Constant Mesh / Sliding Mesh
BrakesDry Disc Brakes / Oil Immersed Brakes (optional)Sealed Dry Disc Brakes
SteeringMechanical / Power Steering (optional)Manual / Power Steering
Lifting capacity1,650 kg1,700 kg
Fuel tank45 litres55 litres
Weight2,140 kg1,915 kg
Wheelbase2,005 mm1,830 mm
Drive2WD2WD
Warranty2 years2 years
Front tyre6.00 x 166.00 x 16
Rear tyre13.6 x 28 / 14.9 x 2813.6 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

Eicher 485Massey Ferguson 245 DI
Value for money6.44.5
Power & performance5.76.7
Hydraulics & implements7.27.3
Build & durability9.78.4
Comfort & usability6.86.8
Warranty & service reach5.96.2

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Eicher 485 (6.8/10) edges out the Massey Ferguson 245 DI (6.4/10).

Eicher 485: Hot, dusty districts where deep ploughing and trolley pulling matter more than cab comfort or tight turning.

Massey Ferguson 245 DI: Deep ploughing and heavy cultivator work on ten to twenty five acres of hard or black cotton soil.

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