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Eicher 548
₹ 6.79 Lakh – ₹ 7.6 Lakh ex-showroom
Eicher 548 vs Swaraj 855 FE — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Eicher 548 (₹ 6.79 Lakh – ₹ 7.6 Lakh) and Swaraj 855 FE (₹ 7.87 Lakh – ₹ 8.37 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Eicher 548 | Swaraj 855 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 7 | 7.4 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6,79,000 | ₹7,87,156 |
| Engine HP | 49 | 49.3 |
| PTO HP | — | 42.9 |
| Engine capacity | 2,945 | 3,478 |
| 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 Brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical / Power Steering | Mechanical / Power Steering (optional) |
| Lifting capacity | 1,650 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Fuel tank | 46 litres | 62 litres |
| Weight | 2,100 kg | 2,220 kg |
| Wheelbase | 2,010 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 6 years (200-hour service interval) | 6 years / 6000 hours |
| Front tyre | 6.00 x 16 / 7.50 x 16 | 6.00 x 16 / 7.50 x 16 |
| Rear tyre | 14.9 x 28 | 14.9 x 28 / 16.9 x 28 |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Eicher 548 | Swaraj 855 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 6.4 | 4.7 |
| Power & performance | 5 | 7 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 6 | 8.7 |
| Build & durability | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| 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 855 FE (7.4/10) edges out the Eicher 548 (7.0/10). The Eicher 548 is ₹1,08,156 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 855 FE: Contractors doing deep ploughing, heavy cultivator and sugarcane work on dry, firm land.
