Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger vs Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger (₹ 0.68 Lakh – ₹ 1.39 Lakh) and Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 (₹ 1.17 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165
Aglist Score5.25.1
Price (ex-showroom)₹67,872₹1,16,910
GearboxPTO driven through a single-speed 3:1 gearboxGear-drive side transmission, multi-speed gearbox, PTO 540/1000 rpm
Weight212 kg415 kg

Aglist Score — broken down

Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole DiggerMaschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165
Value for money105.5
Power & performance2.94.3
Build & durability0.54.8
Warranty & service reach6.56

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger (5.2/10) edges out the Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 (5.1/10).

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.

Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165: A 40 to 45 HP tractor working heavy or trashy fields where depth matters more than covering acres fast.

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