John Deere7.3/10
John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler
Price on request ex-showroom
John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler vs Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler (Price on request) and Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter (₹ 4 Lakh – ₹ 5.5 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler | Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 7.3 | 4.4 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | — | ₹4,00,000 |
| Gearbox | — | Ground-wheel driven metering with CAT-II 3-point linkage |
| Weight | 1,790 kg | 800 kg |
Aglist Score — broken down
| John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler | Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 1 |
| Power & performance | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| Build & durability | 10 | 5.5 |
| Warranty & service reach | 7.5 | 8 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler (7.3/10) edges out the Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter (4.4/10).
John Deere GreenSystem SB1179 Square Baler: Straw contractors arranging compatible baling, collection and transport together.
Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter: Large potato growers in UP, Bengal, Punjab, Bihar or Gujarat with a 60 HP tractor and hired labour to replace.
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