Captain 250 DI vs VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Captain 250 DI (₹ 3.61 Lakh – ₹ 4.6 Lakh) and VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) (₹ 4.37 Lakh – ₹ 4.58 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Captain 250 DI VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)
Aglist Score5.85.3
Price (ex-showroom)₹3,61,000₹4,37,000
Engine HP2522
Engine capacity1,290980
Cylinders23
GearboxSynchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse (high-low), single clutchSliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch
Transmission typeSynchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse (high-low), single clutchSliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch
BrakesOil immersed brakesOil immersed disc brakes
SteeringPower steeringManual or power steering (variant dependent)
Lifting capacity600 kg750 kg
Fuel tank20 litres18 litres
Weight890 kg860 kg
Drive2WD4WD

Aglist Score — broken down

Captain 250 DIVST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)
Value for money9.36
Power & performance2.20
Hydraulics & implements2.36.2
Build & durability8.78.3
Comfort & usability6.87.4
Warranty & service reach56

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Captain 250 DI (5.8/10) edges out the VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) (5.3/10).

Captain 250 DI: Orchard and vegetable growers on two to four acres wanting rotavator power without giving up narrow-row access.

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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