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Kubota PEM 140 DI
₹ 2.2 Lakh – ₹ 2.75 Lakh ex-showroom
Kubota PEM 140 DI vs VST Shakti 130 DI — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Kubota PEM 140 DI (₹ 2.2 Lakh – ₹ 2.75 Lakh) and VST Shakti 130 DI (₹ 1.8 Lakh – ₹ 2.05 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Kubota PEM 140 DI | VST Shakti 130 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5.1 | 6 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹2,20,000 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Engine HP | 13 | 13 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Gearbox | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, dry multi-plate clutch | Side-drive rotary transmission (CT 85), 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, multiple-plate dry disc clutch |
| Transmission type | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, dry multi-plate clutch | Side-drive rotary transmission (CT 85), 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, multiple-plate dry disc clutch |
| Brakes | Internal expansion shoe and drum type | Hand-operated internal expanding metallic shoe type |
| Steering | Handlebar with side clutch steering | Handlebar with side clutch steering |
| Fuel tank | 11 litres | 11 litres |
| Weight | 346 kg | 405 kg |
| Drive | 2WD (single axle walk-behind) | 2WD (single axle walk-behind) |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Kubota PEM 140 DI | VST Shakti 130 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 5.5 | 7.8 |
| Build & durability | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Comfort & usability | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Warranty & service reach | 6.5 | 6 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the VST Shakti 130 DI (6.0/10) edges out the Kubota PEM 140 DI (5.1/10).
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 Shakti 130 DI: One to three acres of wetland paddy, bunded plots and hill terraces where a tractor cannot enter.
