The Eicher 242 XTRAC is a farm tractor built in India by Eicher, a part of TAFE. It features a 1.6L air-cooled, 1-cylinder diesel engine producing 24 hp (17.9 kW). The tractor has an 8-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears and a 232mm mechanical dry disc clutch. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical dry disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and a rear live PTO rated at 1000 rpm. It has a fuel capacity of 9.2 gallons (34.8 L) and a hydraulic system capacity of 6.6 gallons (25.0 L) with an open center type. The rear lift capacity is 1984 lbs (899 kg). Dimensions include a wheelbase of 74.2 inches (188 cm), length of 128.3 inches (325 cm), width of 64 inches (162 cm), height of 80.3 inches (203 cm), and weight of 3825 lbs (1735 kg). The tires are sized 6.00x16 front and 12.4x28 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 88 AH and a 35 amp alternator charging system.