Eicher 548 vs Swaraj 744 FE — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Eicher 548 (₹ 6.79 Lakh – ₹ 7.6 Lakh) and Swaraj 744 FE (₹ 6.88 Lakh – ₹ 7.37 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Eicher 548	Swaraj 744 FE
Aglist Score	7	7.8
Price (ex-showroom)	₹6,79,000	₹6,88,000
Engine HP	49	50
Engine capacity	2,945	3,307
Cylinders	3	3
Gearbox	8 Forward + 2 Reverse	8 Forward + 2 Reverse / 12 Forward + 3 Reverse
Transmission type	Partial Constant Mesh	Sliding Mesh / Partial Constant Mesh
Brakes	Multi Disc Oil Immersed Brakes	Oil Immersed Multi-disc Brakes
Steering	Mechanical / Power Steering	Mechanical / Power Steering
Lifting capacity	1,650 kg	2,000 kg
Fuel tank	46 litres	62 litres
Weight	2,100 kg	2,060 kg
Wheelbase	2,010 mm	2,095 mm
Drive	2WD	2WD
Warranty	6 years (200-hour service interval)	6 years (400-hour service interval)
Front tyre	6.00 x 16 / 7.50 x 16	6.00 x 16 / 7.50 x 16
Rear tyre	14.9 x 28	13.6 x 28 / 14.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

	Eicher 548	Swaraj 744 FE
Value for money	6.4	6.5
Power & performance	5	7
Hydraulics & implements	6	8.5
Build & durability	9.5	9.3
Comfort & usability	6.8	6.8
Warranty & service reach	8.9	9.5

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Swaraj 744 FE (7.8/10) edges out the Eicher 548 (7.0/10). The Eicher 548 is ₹9,000 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.

Eicher 548: Farms and small contractors running a 6 foot rotavator, straw reaper and trolley in hot, dry regions.

Swaraj 744 FE: Punjab and Haryana wheat-paddy farms of 5 to 20 acres running happy seeder, straw reaper and heavy trolley.