The Eicher 242 tractor is powered by a 25- horsepower engine. This is a single-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1557 cubic centimetres. It has an inline fuel injection pump, which is fuel-efficient and provides the best mileage. This pump ensures that the engine receives a direct fuel supply. The Eicher tractor 242 price ranges from Rs. 4.05 lakh* to Rs. 4.40 lakh*. The Eicher Tractor 242 price can vary by state. It is only available in one variant. The Eicher 242 has a functioning gearbox system. It has both constant and sliding mesh gearboxes.
It has eight forward gears and two reverse gears, which allow the operator to drive the tractor at different speeds. It features a single clutch. With this gearbox system, the Eicher tractor 242 can reach a forward speed of 27.66 kilometres per hour. It has a live, twenty-one-splined shaft-type PTO with a speed of 1000 RPM. This PTO is compatible with a variety of farming equipment.