Honda5.0/10
Honda HRJ196
Price on request ex-showroom
Honda HRJ196 vs Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Honda HRJ196 (Price on request) and Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator (₹ 0.21 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Honda HRJ196 | Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5 | 7.4 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | — | ₹21,000 |
| Engine capacity | 163 | — |
| Gearbox | — | Draft (3-point linkage mounted, no PTO drive); linkage pins 50 x 16 and 65 x 16 mm |
| Weight | 38 kg | — |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Honda HRJ196 | Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 10 |
| Power & performance | 10 | 2.9 |
| Build & durability | 0 | — |
| Warranty & service reach | 6.5 | 8 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator (7.4/10) edges out the Honda HRJ196 (5.0/10).
Honda HRJ196: Maintained nursery, farm-office and grounds lawns where manual propulsion is practical.
Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator: Any 40 to 45 HP farm needing cheap pre-sowing tillage for wheat, gram, mustard or cotton.
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