Eicher Königstiger 3254 74 A or Fiat 500 Spezial (DT)?

Which should you choose?

On performance, no comparable figure differs by more than its threshold: on this data the machines are level.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for Eicher Königstiger 3254 74 A and Fiat 500 Spezial (DT), with the call on each
QuestionKönigstiger 3254 74 A500 Spezial (DT)Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?33.1 kW (44.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3254 Königstiger 74 A”32.7 kW (43.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 500 Special/500 Special DT”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?——No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the Königstiger 3254 74 A and the 500 Spezial (DT).
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?——No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the Königstiger 3254 74 A and the 500 Spezial (DT).
Which pumps more oil for implements?——No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the Königstiger 3254 74 A and the 500 Spezial (DT).
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?1,680 kg (3,704 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3254 Königstiger 74 A”1,620 kg (3,571 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 500 Special/500 Special DT”Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the Königstiger 3254 74 A: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3254 Königstiger 74 A”); the 500 Spezial (DT): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 500 Special/500 Special DT”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
Which is heavier, for traction?2,320 kg (5,115 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3254 Königstiger 74 A”1,880 kg (4,145 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 500 Special/500 Special DT”Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Eicher Königstiger 3254 74A is 23% heavier (440 kg / 970 lb) than the Fiat 500 Spezial (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
Which may carry more ballast and load?——No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the Königstiger 3254 74 A and the 500 Spezial (DT).
Which has the wider choice of gears?8Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3254 Königstiger 74 A”8 to 12Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 500 Special/500 Special DT”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers a creeper range?——No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the Königstiger 3254 74 A and the 500 Spezial (DT).
Which is faster on the road?25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3254 Königstiger 74 A”25 km/h (15.5 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 500 Special/500 Special DT”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3254 Königstiger 74 A”540 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiat 500 Special/500 Special DT”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3254 Königstiger 74 A”—No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 500 Spezial (DT).
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3254 Königstiger 74 A”Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Fiat 500 Special/500 Special DT”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1975–19771971–1980EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Eicher Königstiger 3254 74A is 23% heavier (440 kg / 970 lb) than the Fiat 500 Spezial (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540 rpm).
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Not comparable on three-point lift: the Königstiger 3254 74 A: lift at an unstated point, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Eicher 3254 Königstiger 74 A”); the 500 Spezial (DT): lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Fiat 500 Special/500 Special DT”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources