The Eicher 242 tractor features a 25 horsepower (HP) engine. This is a single-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1557 cubic centimeters. It features an inline fuel injection pump that is fuel efficient and provides the best mileage. This pump ensures that the engine receives a direct fuel supply. The Eicher 242 road 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 makes use of both constant and sliding mesh gearboxes. It has 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, allowing the operator to use 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 kilometers 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. This tractor's lifting capacity is 1220 kg.