Eicher6.8/10
Eicher 485
₹ 6.25 Lakh – ₹ 7.11 Lakh ex-showroom
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 Score | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6,25,100 | ₹7,45,576 |
| Engine HP | 45 | 46 |
| PTO HP | 38.3 | 42.5 |
| Engine capacity | 2,945 | 2,700 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse / 10 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Transmission type | Combination of Constant and Sliding Mesh (central shift / side shift) | Partial Constant Mesh / Sliding Mesh |
| Brakes | Dry Disc Brakes / Oil Immersed Brakes (optional) | Sealed Dry Disc Brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical / Power Steering (optional) | Manual / Power Steering |
| Lifting capacity | 1,650 kg | 1,700 kg |
| Fuel tank | 45 litres | 55 litres |
| Weight | 2,140 kg | 1,915 kg |
| Wheelbase | 2,005 mm | 1,830 mm |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 2 years | 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 |
| Eicher 485 | Massey Ferguson 245 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 6.4 | 4.5 |
| Power & performance | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Build & durability | 9.7 | 8.4 |
| Comfort & usability | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5.9 | 6.2 |
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.