Shrachi6.5/10
Shrachi SF 15 DI
₹ 1.65 Lakh – ₹ 1.85 Lakh ex-showroom
Side-by-side comparison of the Shrachi SF 15 DI (₹ 1.65 Lakh – ₹ 1.85 Lakh) and VST Shakti 130 DI (₹ 1.8 Lakh – ₹ 2.05 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Shrachi SF 15 DI | VST Shakti 130 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 6.5 | 6 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1,65,000 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Engine HP | 15 | 13 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Gearbox | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse | Side-drive rotary transmission (CT 85), 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, multiple-plate dry disc clutch |
| Transmission type | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse | Side-drive rotary transmission (CT 85), 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, multiple-plate dry disc clutch |
| Brakes | — | Hand-operated internal expanding metallic shoe type |
| Steering | Handlebar with side clutch steering | Handlebar with side clutch steering |
| Fuel tank | — | 11 litres |
| Weight | 480 kg | 405 kg |
| Drive | 2WD (single axle walk-behind) | 2WD (single axle walk-behind) |
| Shrachi SF 15 DI | VST Shakti 130 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 9.9 | 7.8 |
| Build & durability | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Comfort & usability | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5.5 | 6 |
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Shrachi SF 15 DI (6.5/10) edges out the VST Shakti 130 DI (6.0/10).
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 Shakti 130 DI: One to three acres of wetland paddy, bunded plots and hill terraces where a tractor cannot enter.