John Deere7.3/10
John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler
Price on request ex-showroom
John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler vs Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler (Price on request) and Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator (₹ 0.21 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler | Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 7.3 | 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 | 1,790 kg | — |
Aglist Score — broken down
| John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler | Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 10 |
| Power & performance | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Build & durability | 10 | — |
| 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 SB1179 Square Baler (7.3/10).
John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler: Straw contractors arranging compatible baling, collection and transport together.
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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