Fieldking5.2/10
Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger
₹ 0.68 Lakh – ₹ 1.39 Lakh ex-showroom
Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger vs Shaktiman Regular Plus Series (RP 185 / 6 ft) — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger (₹ 0.68 Lakh – ₹ 1.39 Lakh) and Shaktiman Regular Plus Series (RP 185 / 6 ft) (₹ 0.93 Lakh – ₹ 1.25 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger | Shaktiman Regular Plus Series (RP 185 / 6 ft) | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5.2 | 6.7 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹67,872 | ₹93,000 |
| Gearbox | PTO driven through a single-speed 3:1 gearbox | Side transmission gear or chain drive; single or multi-speed gearbox; shear bolt / slip clutch driveline; PTO 540/1000 rpm |
| Weight | 212 kg | 447 kg |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger | Shaktiman Regular Plus Series (RP 185 / 6 ft) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 10 | 9.7 |
| Power & performance | 2.9 | 5.7 |
| Build & durability | 0.5 | 3.8 |
| Warranty & service reach | 6.5 | 7 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Shaktiman Regular Plus Series (RP 185 / 6 ft) (6.7/10) edges out the Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger (5.2/10). The Fieldking FKDPHDS-9 Post Hole Digger is ₹25,128 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.
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.
Shaktiman Regular Plus Series (RP 185 / 6 ft): Owners of 50 HP-plus tractors preparing seedbeds and mixing residue on sugarcane, cotton or paddy-wheat land.
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