Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i vs Sonalika DI 750 III — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i (₹ 8.8 Lakh – ₹ 9 Lakh) and Sonalika DI 750 III (₹ 7.16 Lakh – ₹ 7.69 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i	Sonalika DI 750 III
Aglist Score	7.5	7.4
Price (ex-showroom)	₹8,80,075	₹7,16,000
Engine HP	57	55
PTO HP	50.3	45.8
Engine capacity	3,531	3,707
Cylinders	4	4
Gearbox	15 Forward + 3 Reverse	8 Forward + 2 Reverse / 12 Forward + 3 Reverse / 12 Forward + 12 Reverse
Transmission type	Partial Synchromesh (mechanical + synchromesh)	Constant Mesh
Brakes	Mechanical / Oil Immersed Multi Disc Brakes	Oil Immersed Brakes
Steering	Power Steering (single drop arm)	Power Steering
Lifting capacity	2,200 kg	2,200 kg
Fuel tank	66 litres	—
Wheelbase	2,145 mm	2,210 mm
Drive	2WD	2WD
Warranty	6 years / 6000 hours	—
Front tyre	7.50 x 16	7.50 x 16
Rear tyre	16.9 x 28	14.9 x 28 / 16.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

	Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i	Sonalika DI 750 III
Value for money	6.2	8.1
Power & performance	6	5.5
Hydraulics & implements	7.9	8.5
Build & durability	8.4	7.6
Comfort & usability	8.7	6.8
Warranty & service reach	9.7	8

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i (7.5/10) edges out the Sonalika DI 750 III (7.4/10). The Sonalika DI 750 III is ₹1,64,075 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.

Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i: Sugarcane, cotton and contract farming where one tractor must run reaper, leveller and heavy trolley all season.

Sonalika DI 750 III: Custom-hiring operators in North India running straw reapers, super seeders and dozer blades for long days.