Eicher6.8/10
Eicher 485
₹ 6.25 Lakh – ₹ 7.11 Lakh ex-showroom
Eicher 485 vs Preet 4549 — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Eicher 485 (₹ 6.25 Lakh – ₹ 7.11 Lakh) and Preet 4549 (₹ 6.44 Lakh – ₹ 7.89 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Eicher 485 | Preet 4549 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6,25,100 | ₹6,44,000 |
| Engine HP | 45 | 45 |
| PTO HP | 38.3 | 39 |
| Engine capacity | 2,945 | 2,892 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Transmission type | Combination of Constant and Sliding Mesh (central shift / side shift) | Sliding Mesh |
| Brakes | Dry Disc Brakes / Oil Immersed Brakes (optional) | Multi Disc Dry Type Mechanical / Wet (optional) |
| Steering | Mechanical / Power Steering (optional) | Power Steering with single drop arm |
| Lifting capacity | 1,650 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Fuel tank | 45 litres | 67 litres |
| Weight | 2,140 kg | 2,060 kg |
| Wheelbase | 2,005 mm | 2,085 mm |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Front tyre | 6.00 x 16 | 6.00 x 16 |
| Rear tyre | 13.6 x 28 / 14.9 x 28 | 13.6 x 28 / 14.9 x 28 |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Eicher 485 | Preet 4549 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Power & performance | 5.7 | 6 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Build & durability | 9.7 | 8 |
| Comfort & usability | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5.9 | 5.5 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Eicher 485 (6.8/10) edges out the Preet 4549 (6.7/10).
Eicher 485: Hot, dusty districts where deep ploughing and trolley pulling matter more than cab comfort or tight turning.
Preet 4549: Punjab and Haryana farms doing deep ploughing and trolley haulage on a tight budget, where dry-field work dominates.
