John Deere GreenSystem MP1004 Mechanical Planter vs Shaktiman Regular Plus Series (RP 185 / 6 ft) — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the John Deere GreenSystem MP1004 Mechanical Planter (Price on request) and Shaktiman Regular Plus Series (RP 185 / 6 ft) (₹ 0.93 Lakh – ₹ 1.25 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

John Deere GreenSystem MP1004 Mechanical Planter Shaktiman Regular Plus Series (RP 185 / 6 ft)
Aglist Score2.76.7
Price (ex-showroom)—₹93,000
Gearbox—Side transmission gear or chain drive; single or multi-speed gearbox; shear bolt / slip clutch driveline; PTO 540/1000 rpm
Weight195 kg447 kg

Aglist Score — broken down

John Deere GreenSystem MP1004 Mechanical PlanterShaktiman Regular Plus Series (RP 185 / 6 ft)
Value for money—9.7
Power & performance1.25.7
Build & durability1.23.8
Warranty & service reach7.57

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 John Deere GreenSystem MP1004 Mechanical Planter (2.7/10).

John Deere GreenSystem MP1004 Mechanical Planter: Small-tractor owners planning an identified row-crop planting setup.

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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