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Kubota PEM 140 DI
₹ 2.2 Lakh – ₹ 2.75 Lakh ex-showroom
Kubota PEM 140 DI vs VST 165 DI ES Power Plus — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Kubota PEM 140 DI (₹ 2.2 Lakh – ₹ 2.75 Lakh) and VST 165 DI ES Power Plus (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Kubota PEM 140 DI | VST 165 DI ES Power Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹2,20,000 | — |
| Engine HP | 13 | 16 |
| Engine capacity | — | 857 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Gearbox | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, dry multi-plate clutch | 6F + 2R |
| Transmission type | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, dry multi-plate clutch | — |
| Brakes | Internal expansion shoe and drum type | — |
| Steering | Handlebar with side clutch steering | — |
| Fuel tank | 11 litres | 14.3 litres |
| Weight | 346 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD (single axle walk-behind) | — |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Kubota PEM 140 DI | VST 165 DI ES Power Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 5.5 | — |
| Power & performance | — | 6.6 |
| Build & durability | 3.9 | 2 |
| Comfort & usability | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Warranty & service reach | 6.5 | 6 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Kubota PEM 140 DI (5.1/10) edges out the VST 165 DI ES Power Plus (4.6/10).
Kubota PEM 140 DI: Two to four acres of paddy and vegetable beds where wider passes and low fuel use matter more than purchase price.
VST 165 DI ES Power Plus: Buyers needing a larger rotary tiller and able to support its handling and transport.