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Eicher 548
₹ 6.79 Lakh – ₹ 7.6 Lakh ex-showroom
Side-by-side comparison of the Eicher 548 (₹ 6.79 Lakh – ₹ 7.6 Lakh) and Mahindra 585 DI XP Plus 2WD (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Eicher 548 | Mahindra 585 DI XP Plus 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 7 | 7.9 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6,79,000 | — |
| Engine HP | 49 | 49.3 |
| PTO HP | — | 44.9 |
| Engine capacity | 2,945 | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse | 8F + 2R |
| Transmission type | Partial Constant Mesh | Full constant mesh; dual clutch |
| Brakes | Multi Disc Oil Immersed Brakes | Oil-immersed |
| Steering | Mechanical / Power Steering | Dual-acting power / manual optional |
| Lifting capacity | 1,650 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Fuel tank | 46 litres | — |
| Weight | 2,100 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 2,010 mm | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 6 years (200-hour service interval) | — |
| Front tyre | 6.00 x 16 / 7.50 x 16 | — |
| Rear tyre | 14.9 x 28 | 14.9 x 28 |
| Eicher 548 | Mahindra 585 DI XP Plus 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 6.4 | — |
| Power & performance | 5 | 7.8 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 6 | 7.1 |
| Build & durability | 9.5 | 8.2 |
| Comfort & usability | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Warranty & service reach | 8.9 | 9.5 |
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Mahindra 585 DI XP Plus 2WD (7.9/10) edges out the Eicher 548 (7.0/10).
Eicher 548: Farms and small contractors running a 6 foot rotavator, straw reaper and trolley in hot, dry regions.
Mahindra 585 DI XP Plus 2WD: Mixed field-work buyers with a documented PTO and linkage requirement.