Eicher 4000

Coolant capacity & service interval

Eicher 4000 coolant capacity ranges from 10 to 13,6 liters. Service intervals include checking every 10 hours and changing every 12 months. The data covers 7 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
4038 (3155) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 12 months
4048 (3255) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 12 months
4048 A (3256) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 12 months
4060 (3355) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,5 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 12 months
4060 A (3356) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,5 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 12 months
4072 (3555) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,6 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 12 months
4072 A (3556) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,6 liter
  • Check 10 hours
  • Change 12 months

Additional Notes

  • Across all Eicher 4000 series variants covered, cooling system capacities fall into three distinct groups: 10 liters for the 4038 and 4048 variants, 11.5 liters for the 4060 variants, and 13.6 liters for the 4072 variants. The stepped increase in capacity corresponds directly to the larger engine displacements in the higher-numbered models.
  • The 4072 (3555) and 4072 A (3556) carry the largest cooling system capacity in the lineup at 13.6 liters. A higher coolant volume in larger engines is typical, as greater displacement generates more heat and requires a proportionally larger thermal mass to maintain stable operating temperatures.
  • The 4038 (3155), 4048 (3255), and 4048 A (3256) all share an identical 10-liter cooling system capacity, indicating a common or closely related engine block architecture across those three variants despite their different model designations.
  • The "A" suffix variants, specifically the 4048 A (3256), 4060 A (3356), and 4072 A (3556), carry the same cooling system capacities as their non-A counterparts within each displacement class. The A designation does not correspond to any difference in coolant volume according to the specifications.
  • A 10-hour check interval applies uniformly across all seven variants. In equipment operating contexts, a 10-hour interval typically aligns with roughly one to two standard working days of field use, making it a frequent inspection cycle suited to working machinery.
  • The coolant change interval is set at 12 months for all variants under normal use conditions. An annual change interval for coolant is standard practice in many engine types, as coolant additives that inhibit corrosion and prevent freezing degrade over time regardless of operating hours accumulated.
  • All specifications are listed under normal use conditions. In service documentation, normal use typically refers to operation within standard load, temperature, and duty-cycle parameters, as opposed to severe conditions involving extreme temperatures, heavy continuous loads, or dusty environments.
  • The 4060 (3355) and 4060 A (3356) share a 11.5-liter capacity, placing them between the smaller 10-liter group and the larger 13.6-liter group. The 1.5-liter difference between the 4060 and 4048 variants reflects a meaningful step up in engine size rather than a minor variation.

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