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Captain 200 DI
₹ 2.94 Lakh – ₹ 3.38 Lakh ex-showroom
Captain 200 DI vs Swaraj 717 — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Captain 200 DI (₹ 2.94 Lakh – ₹ 3.38 Lakh) and Swaraj 717 (₹ 3.19 Lakh – ₹ 3.29 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Captain 200 DI | Swaraj 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5.1 | 6 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹2,94,000 | ₹3,18,848 |
| Engine HP | 20 | 15 |
| Engine capacity | 895 | 864 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Gearbox | Synchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch |
| Transmission type | Synchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch |
| Brakes | Dry internal expanding shoe (waterproof) | Dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical, single drop arm | Mechanical steering, single drop arm |
| Lifting capacity | 600 kg | 780 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 litres | 23 litres |
| Weight | 885 kg | 850 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 1 year / 700 hours | 1 year / 750 hours |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Captain 200 DI | Swaraj 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 9.4 | 5.5 |
| Power & performance | 0 | 4.2 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 4.6 | 10 |
| Build & durability | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Comfort & usability | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Warranty & service reach | 3.5 | 5.7 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Swaraj 717 (6.0/10) edges out the Captain 200 DI (5.1/10). The Captain 200 DI is ₹24,848 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.
Captain 200 DI: One to three acres of grape, pomegranate or citrus where the budget is tight and rows are narrow.
Swaraj 717: One to three acres of groundnut, cotton, chilli or grapes needing narrow inter-row cultivation, sowing and spraying.
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