Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i vs Swaraj 963 FE — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i (₹ 8.8 Lakh – ₹ 9 Lakh) and Swaraj 963 FE (₹ 9.67 Lakh – ₹ 10.36 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i Swaraj 963 FE
Aglist Score7.57.4
Price (ex-showroom)₹8,80,075₹9,66,508
Engine HP5760
PTO HP50.353.6
Engine capacity3,5313,478
Cylinders43
Gearbox15 Forward + 3 Reverse12 Forward + 2 Reverse
Transmission typePartial Synchromesh (mechanical + synchromesh)Synchromesh
BrakesMechanical / Oil Immersed Multi Disc BrakesOil Immersed Disc Brakes
SteeringPower Steering (single drop arm)Power Steering with differential cylinder
Lifting capacity2,200 kg2,200 kg
Fuel tank66 litres—
Weight—2,650 kg
Wheelbase2,145 mm2,210 mm
Drive2WD2WD
Warranty6 years / 6000 hours6 years / 6000 hours (400-hour service interval)
Front tyre7.50 x 167.50 x 16
Rear tyre16.9 x 2816.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-iSwaraj 963 FE
Value for money6.25.7
Power & performance65.7
Hydraulics & implements7.97.2
Build & durability8.410
Comfort & usability8.78.1
Warranty & service reach9.79.5

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i (7.5/10) edges out the Swaraj 963 FE (7.4/10).

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

Swaraj 963 FE: Large-scale contract farming in Punjab and western UP: laser levelling, dozer work and sugarcane haulage.

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