John Deere5.2/10
John Deere GreenSystem 3417RT Paddy Rotary Tiller
Price on request ex-showroom
John Deere GreenSystem 3417RT Paddy Rotary Tiller vs Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the John Deere GreenSystem 3417RT Paddy Rotary Tiller (Price on request) and Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator (₹ 0.21 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| John Deere GreenSystem 3417RT Paddy Rotary Tiller | Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5.2 | 7.4 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | — | ₹21,000 |
| Gearbox | — | Draft (3-point linkage mounted, no PTO drive); linkage pins 50 x 16 and 65 x 16 mm |
| Weight | 314 kg | — |
Aglist Score — broken down
| John Deere GreenSystem 3417RT Paddy Rotary Tiller | Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 10 |
| Power & performance | 10 | 2.9 |
| Build & durability | 0 | — |
| Warranty & service reach | 7.5 | 8 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator (7.4/10) edges out the John Deere GreenSystem 3417RT Paddy Rotary Tiller (5.2/10).
John Deere GreenSystem 3417RT Paddy Rotary Tiller: Paddy farmers comparing wet seedbed preparation packages.
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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