Shrachi6.5/10
Shrachi SF 15 DI
₹ 1.65 Lakh – ₹ 1.85 Lakh ex-showroom
Shrachi SF 15 DI vs VST 165 DI ES Power Plus — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Shrachi SF 15 DI (₹ 1.65 Lakh – ₹ 1.85 Lakh) and VST 165 DI ES Power Plus (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Shrachi SF 15 DI | VST 165 DI ES Power Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1,65,000 | — |
| Engine HP | 15 | 16 |
| Engine capacity | — | 857 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Gearbox | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse | 6F + 2R |
| Transmission type | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse | — |
| Steering | Handlebar with side clutch steering | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 14.3 litres |
| Weight | 480 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD (single axle walk-behind) | — |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Shrachi SF 15 DI | VST 165 DI ES Power Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 9.9 | — |
| Power & performance | — | 6.6 |
| Build & durability | 3.9 | 2 |
| Comfort & usability | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5.5 | 6 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Shrachi SF 15 DI (6.5/10) edges out the VST 165 DI ES Power Plus (4.6/10).
Shrachi SF 15 DI: Flooded paddy and jute plots in Bengal, Odisha and Assam where weight in the mud matters more than easy handling.
VST 165 DI ES Power Plus: Buyers needing a larger rotary tiller and able to support its handling and transport.