The Eicher 243 is a farm tractor built by Eicher in India from an unknown start year until 2002. It features a 1.6L air-cooled, 1-cylinder diesel engine producing 24 hp (17.9 kW) with direct injection and electric start. The tractor has an 8-speed gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, a 232mm mechanical dry disc clutch, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. It has mechanical dry disc brakes and an open operator station. The rear PTO is live and runs at 1000 rpm. Dimensions include a 74.2 inch (188 cm) wheelbase, 128.3 inch (325 cm) length, 64 inch (162 cm) width, 80.3 inch (203 cm) height, and a weight of 3891 lbs (1764 kg). The fuel tank capacity is 11.9 gallons (45.0 L).