Farmtrac 45 Powermaxx vs Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Farmtrac 45 Powermaxx (₹ 6.86 Lakh – ₹ 7.43 Lakh) and Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS (₹ 10.08 Lakh – ₹ 10.7 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Farmtrac 45 Powermaxx	Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS
Aglist Score	7.3	7.4
Price (ex-showroom)	₹6,86,000	₹10,08,000
Engine HP	50	55
PTO HP	43.3	—
Engine capacity	3,443	4,712
Cylinders	3	4
Gearbox	8 Forward + 2 Reverse	12 Forward + 12 Reverse / 20 Forward + 20 Reverse
Transmission type	Constant Mesh	Constant Mesh (side shift)
Brakes	Multi Plate Oil Immersed Brakes	Oil Immersed Brakes
Steering	Balanced Power Steering	Power Steering
Lifting capacity	1,800 kg	2,200 kg
Fuel tank	60 litres	65 litres
Weight	2,245 kg	—
Wheelbase	2,145 mm	—
Drive	2WD	2WD
Warranty	5 years / 5000 hours	5 years
Front tyre	6.50 x 16	7.50 x 16
Rear tyre	14.9 x 28	16.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

	Farmtrac 45 Powermaxx	Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS
Value for money	6.5	4
Power & performance	6.6	10
Hydraulics & implements	6.9	8.5
Build & durability	9.7	7.6
Comfort & usability	6.8	8.1
Warranty & service reach	7.9	8.2

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS (7.4/10) edges out the Farmtrac 45 Powermaxx (7.3/10). The Farmtrac 45 Powermaxx is ₹3,22,000 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.

Farmtrac 45 Powermaxx: Punjab and Haryana farms doing deep ploughing, nine-tyne cultivator work, straw reaping and heavy trolley haulage.

Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS: Contractors needing TREM IV compliance for laser levelling, dozer and commercial haulage across long seasons.