John Deere 5310 vs Swaraj 963 FE — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the John Deere 5310 (₹ 10.48 Lakh – ₹ 12.08 Lakh) and Swaraj 963 FE (₹ 9.67 Lakh – ₹ 10.36 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

John Deere 5310 Swaraj 963 FE
Aglist Score67.4
Price (ex-showroom)₹10,48,213₹9,66,508
Engine HP5560
PTO HP46.753.6
Engine capacity2,9003,478
Cylinders33
Gearbox9 Forward + 3 Reverse12 Forward + 2 Reverse
Transmission typeCollarshift (synchromesh TSS option)Synchromesh
BrakesSelf-adjusting, self-equalising, hydraulically actuated Oil Immersed Disc BrakesOil Immersed Disc Brakes
SteeringPower SteeringPower Steering with differential cylinder
Lifting capacity2,000 kg2,200 kg
Fuel tank68 litres—
Weight2,110 kg2,650 kg
Wheelbase2,050 mm2,210 mm
Drive2WD2WD
Warranty5 years / 5000 hours6 years / 6000 hours (400-hour service interval)
Front tyre6.50 x 207.50 x 16
Rear tyre16.9 x 2816.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

John Deere 5310Swaraj 963 FE
Value for money3.55.7
Power & performance3.75.7
Hydraulics & implements7.17.2
Build & durability9.710
Comfort & usability7.18.1
Warranty & service reach7.99.5

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Swaraj 963 FE (7.4/10) edges out the John Deere 5310 (6.0/10).

John Deere 5310: Commercial operators and large farms running laser levellers, super seeders and heavy haulage across long seasons.

Swaraj 963 FE: Large-scale contract farming in Punjab and western UP: laser levelling, dozer work and sugarcane haulage.

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