Solis 5015 E vs Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Solis 5015 E (₹ 7.7 Lakh – ₹ 8.29 Lakh) and Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander (₹ 6.47 Lakh – ₹ 6.73 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Solis 5015 E	Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander
Aglist Score	7.2	6.6
Price (ex-showroom)	₹7,70,000	₹6,47,000
Engine HP	50	50
PTO HP	45.8	43
Engine capacity	3,065	3,065
Cylinders	3	3
Gearbox	10 Forward + 5 Reverse	8 Forward + 2 Reverse
Transmission type	Fully Synchromesh	Constant Mesh with side shifter
Brakes	Multi Disc Outboard Oil Immersed Brakes	Oil Immersed Brakes
Steering	Power Steering	Mechanical / Power Steering (optional)
Lifting capacity	2,000 kg	1,800 kg
Fuel tank	55 litres	55 litres
Weight	2,060 kg	—
Wheelbase	2,090 mm	—
Drive	2WD	2WD
Warranty	5 years	2+3 years / 2000+3000 hours
Front tyre	7.50 x 16	6.00 x 16 / 6.50 x 16 / 7.50 x 16
Rear tyre	14.9 x 28 / 16.9 x 28	13.6 x 28 / 14.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

	Solis 5015 E	Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander
Value for money	5.1	7.2
Power & performance	6.9	5.3
Hydraulics & implements	8.5	6.9
Build & durability	10	7.1
Comfort & usability	7.4	6.8
Warranty & service reach	7.1	6.7

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Solis 5015 E (7.2/10) edges out the Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander (6.6/10). The Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander is ₹1,23,000 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.

Solis 5015 E: Farmers mixing heavy tillage with regular road haulage who want a gearbox they can shift without stopping.

Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander: Farmers in Punjab, Haryana, UP and Bihar who split the year between field work and trolley haulage.