Maschio Gaspardo5.1/10
Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165
₹ 1.17 Lakh ex-showroom
Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 vs Shaktiman SBM 165 Plus Square Baler — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 (₹ 1.17 Lakh) and Shaktiman SBM 165 Plus Square Baler (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 | Shaktiman SBM 165 Plus Square Baler | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5.1 | 5.9 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1,16,910 | — |
| Gearbox | Gear-drive side transmission, multi-speed gearbox, PTO 540/1000 rpm | — |
| Weight | 415 kg | 1,710 kg |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 | Shaktiman SBM 165 Plus Square Baler | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 5.5 | — |
| Power & performance | 4.3 | 0 |
| Build & durability | 4.8 | 10 |
| Warranty & service reach | 6 | 7 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Shaktiman SBM 165 Plus Square Baler (5.9/10) edges out the Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 (5.1/10).
Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165: A 40 to 45 HP tractor working heavy or trashy fields where depth matters more than covering acres fast.
Shaktiman SBM 165 Plus Square Baler: Straw operators with a workable plan for collecting and storing rectangular bales.
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