Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander vs Swaraj 744 FE — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander (₹ 6.47 Lakh – ₹ 6.73 Lakh) and Swaraj 744 FE (₹ 6.88 Lakh – ₹ 7.37 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander	Swaraj 744 FE
Aglist Score	6.6	7.8
Price (ex-showroom)	₹6,47,000	₹6,88,000
Engine HP	50	50
PTO HP	43	—
Engine capacity	3,065	3,307
Cylinders	3	3
Gearbox	8 Forward + 2 Reverse	8 Forward + 2 Reverse / 12 Forward + 3 Reverse
Transmission type	Constant Mesh with side shifter	Sliding Mesh / Partial Constant Mesh
Brakes	Oil Immersed Brakes	Oil Immersed Multi-disc Brakes
Steering	Mechanical / Power Steering (optional)	Mechanical / Power Steering
Lifting capacity	1,800 kg	2,000 kg
Fuel tank	55 litres	62 litres
Weight	—	2,060 kg
Wheelbase	—	2,095 mm
Drive	2WD	2WD
Warranty	2+3 years / 2000+3000 hours	6 years (400-hour service interval)
Front tyre	6.00 x 16 / 6.50 x 16 / 7.50 x 16	6.00 x 16 / 7.50 x 16
Rear tyre	13.6 x 28 / 14.9 x 28	13.6 x 28 / 14.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

	Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander	Swaraj 744 FE
Value for money	7.2	6.5
Power & performance	5.3	7
Hydraulics & implements	6.9	8.5
Build & durability	7.1	9.3
Comfort & usability	6.8	6.8
Warranty & service reach	6.7	9.5

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Swaraj 744 FE (7.8/10) edges out the Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander (6.6/10). The Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander is ₹41,000 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.

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

Swaraj 744 FE: Punjab and Haryana wheat-paddy farms of 5 to 20 acres running happy seeder, straw reaper and heavy trolley.