Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander vs Swaraj 855 FE — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander (₹ 6.47 Lakh – ₹ 6.73 Lakh) and Swaraj 855 FE (₹ 7.87 Lakh – ₹ 8.37 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander	Swaraj 855 FE
Aglist Score	6.6	7.4
Price (ex-showroom)	₹6,47,000	₹7,87,156
Engine HP	50	49.3
PTO HP	43	42.9
Engine capacity	3,065	3,478
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 Brakes
Steering	Mechanical / Power Steering (optional)	Mechanical / Power Steering (optional)
Lifting capacity	1,800 kg	2,000 kg
Fuel tank	55 litres	62 litres
Weight	—	2,220 kg
Wheelbase	—	2,250 mm
Drive	2WD	2WD
Warranty	2+3 years / 2000+3000 hours	6 years / 6000 hours
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	14.9 x 28 / 16.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

	Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander	Swaraj 855 FE
Value for money	7.2	4.7
Power & performance	5.3	7
Hydraulics & implements	6.9	8.7
Build & durability	7.1	9.7
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 855 FE (7.4/10) edges out the Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander (6.6/10). The Sonalika 745 DI III Sikander is ₹1,40,156 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 855 FE: Contractors doing deep ploughing, heavy cultivator and sugarcane work on dry, firm land.