Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger vs John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger (₹ 0.68 Lakh – ₹ 1.39 Lakh) and John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler
Aglist Score5.27.3
Price (ex-showroom)₹67,872—
GearboxPTO driven through a single-speed 3:1 gearbox—
Weight212 kg1,790 kg

Aglist Score — broken down

Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole DiggerJohn Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler
Value for money10—
Power & performance2.93.8
Build & durability0.510
Warranty & service reach6.57.5

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler (7.3/10) edges out the Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger (5.2/10).

Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger: Farms establishing orchards or long fence lines with a 40 to 45 HP tractor and hundreds of pits to dig.

John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler: Straw contractors arranging compatible baling, collection and transport together.

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