Eicher Tiger, Königstiger
Introduced in 1958, the Tiger was the second of the first models in Eicher's new predator series. The engine was a new short-stroke 2-cylinder 2.0-liter. It had 25 hp. The transmission was a modern ZF 8+4.
The following year, the 3-cylinder Königstiger was added alongside, with 35 hp. The Königstiger featured a standard power take-off system.
The renewed 1962 model lineup is recognized by the lights moved to the side of the engine hood. Other changes included increased power, new steering, battery placement under the hood, and an optional 28 km/h version. In 1963, a four-wheel-drive model of the Königstiger was introduced. The drive shaft ran along the side. Another 1963 innovation was the Tiger II, positioned between the Tiger and Königstiger, with a 3-cylinder engine producing 32 hp.
Also in the same power category as the Tiger was Eicher's first narrow model, the Puma, introduced in 1960. Narrow tractors for vineyard and orchard cultivation became a significant product group for Eicher going forward.
Eicher's tractor production peak was in 1965, with over 9,000 tractors manufactured. The Tiger and Königstiger were Eicher's most popular models, with nearly 20,000 units of each produced by 1968.
| Model | Eicher Tiger | Eicher Tiger | Eicher Tiger 2 | Eicher Königstiger | Eicher Königstiger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options | |||||
| Imported to Finland | No | No | No | No | No |
| Years | 1958-62 | 1962-68 | 1963-68 | 1959-62 | 1962-68 |
| First year sold | 1958 | 1962 | 1963 | 1959 | 1962 |
| Last year sold | 1962 | 1968 | 1968 | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine model | EDK 2-3 | EDK 2 | EDK 3a | EDK 3 | EDK 3 |
| Cyl/Turbo/Intercooler | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1963 cm³ | 1963 cm³ | 2250 cm³ | 2943 cm³ | 2943 cm³ |
| Bore x stroke | 100x125 mm | 100x125 mm | 95x120 mm | 100x125 mm | 100x125 mm |
| Rated power hp/rpm DIN | 25/2000 | 28/2000 | 25/2000 | 35/2000 | 38-40/2000 |
| Rated power | 25 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 40 |
| Rated speed | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Torque Nm/rpm DIN | 110/1550 | 110/1550 | 120/1650 | 166/1500 | 166/1500 |
| Gears | 8+4 | 8+4 | 8+4 | 8+4 | 8+4 |
| Speeds in km/h | 1,2-20,0 | 1,2-19,8/1,7-28,0 | 1,2-19,8/1,7-28,1 | 1,2-20,0 | 1,2-19,8/1,7-28,0 |
| Max. speed | 20/28 km/h | 20/28 km/h | 20/28 km/h | 20 km/h | 20/28 km/h |
| Hydr. flow l/min | - | 20 l/min | 16 l/min | - | 20 l/min |
| Hydraulic pressure | - | 147 bar | 147 bar | - | 147 bar |
| Lift controls | mech. | mech. | mech. | mech. | mech. |
| Lift capacity | 850 kg | 1000 kg | 1100 kg | 900 kg | 1200 kg |
| PTO speeds | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 |
| Brakes | drum brakes | drum brakes | drum brakes | drum brakes | drum brakes |
| Steering | mech. | mech. | mech. | mech. | mech. |
| Turning circle m 2WD | - | - | 6,5 | - | - |
| Turning circle m 4WD | - | - | - | - | 8,6 |
| Front tyres 2WD | 5.50-16 | 5.50-16 | 6.00-16 | 6.00-16 | 6.00-16 |
| Front tyres 4WD | - | - | - | - | 6.50-20 |
| Rear tyres 2WD | 8-32 | 10-28 | 11-28 | 9-36 | 9-36 |
| Rear tyres 4WD | - | - | - | - | 11-32 |
| Weight 2WD | (1460) kg | (1525) kg | (1700) kg | (1840) kg | (1850) kg |
| Weight 4WD | - | - | - | - | (2150) kg |
| Height with cab | (142) cm | (142) cm | (142) cm | (147) cm | (146/148) cm |
| Length (2WD/4WD) | 303 cm | 299 cm | 315 cm | 315 cm | 324/311 cm |
| Wheelbase (2WD/4WD) | 188 cm | 196 cm | 212 cm | 204 cm | 212/197 cm |
| Fuel tank | 38 l | 38 l | - | - | 50 l |
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