Eicher 4000

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Eicher 4000 uses power steering fluid with a capacity of 3 liters. Service intervals include checking every 150 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 3 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 12 months
4048 (3255) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 12 months
4048 A (3256) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 12 months
4060 (3355) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 12 months
4060 A (3356) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 12 months
4072 (3555) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 12 months
4072 A (3556) (1977-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 150 hours
  • Change 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Eicher 4000 series power steering system holds 3 liters of fluid across all seven configurations covered by these specifications, including the 4038, 4048, 4048 A, 4060, 4060 A, 4072, and 4072 A.
  • A 3-liter capacity is a relatively modest figure for a power steering reservoir, consistent with the compact hydraulic systems found on agricultural tractors of the 1977-1983 era rather than larger commercial vehicle steering circuits.
  • The check interval is set at 150 hours of operation under normal use conditions. On working tractors, 150 hours can represent a matter of weeks depending on seasonal workload, making fluid level monitoring a frequent routine task.
  • The change interval is defined by calendar time rather than hours, at 12 months under normal use conditions. A time-based drain interval accounts for fluid degradation through oxidation and moisture absorption even when operating hours remain low.
  • All seven model variants share identical power steering fluid specifications, including the same 3-liter capacity, 150-hour check interval, and 12-month change interval, indicating a common steering system architecture across the 4000 series range.
  • The parenthetical designations alongside each model number, such as 3155 for the 4038 and 3555 for the 4072, represent alternate or market-specific model identifiers. Both numbering systems refer to the same physical unit and carry the same fluid specifications.
  • The dual-interval approach, combining an hours-based fluid check with a calendar-based fluid change, reflects standard practice for hydraulic systems in agricultural equipment, where operational hours and elapsed time each contribute independently to fluid condition.

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