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Captain 200 DI
₹ 2.94 Lakh – ₹ 3.38 Lakh ex-showroom
Captain 200 DI vs VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Captain 200 DI (₹ 2.94 Lakh – ₹ 3.38 Lakh) and VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) (₹ 4.37 Lakh – ₹ 4.58 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Captain 200 DI | VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹2,94,000 | ₹4,37,000 |
| Engine HP | 20 | 22 |
| Engine capacity | 895 | 980 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 3 |
| Gearbox | Synchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch |
| Transmission type | Synchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch |
| Brakes | Dry internal expanding shoe (waterproof) | Oil immersed disc brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical, single drop arm | Manual or power steering (variant dependent) |
| Lifting capacity | 600 kg | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 litres | 18 litres |
| Weight | 885 kg | 860 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Warranty | 1 year / 700 hours | — |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Captain 200 DI | VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 9.4 | 6 |
| Power & performance | 0 | 0 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 4.6 | 6.2 |
| Build & durability | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| Comfort & usability | 4.2 | 7.4 |
| Warranty & service reach | 3.5 | 6 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) (5.3/10) edges out the Captain 200 DI (5.1/10). The Captain 200 DI is ₹1,43,000 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.
VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai): Coconut, areca and close-planted garden rows on wet southern soils where no wider tractor can turn.
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