Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 vs Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 (₹ 1.17 Lakh) and Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter (₹ 4 Lakh – ₹ 5.5 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter
Aglist Score5.14.4
Price (ex-showroom)₹1,16,910₹4,00,000
GearboxGear-drive side transmission, multi-speed gearbox, PTO 540/1000 rpmGround-wheel driven metering with CAT-II 3-point linkage
Weight415 kg800 kg

Aglist Score — broken down

Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter
Value for money5.51
Power & performance4.35.4
Build & durability4.85.5
Warranty & service reach68

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165 (5.1/10) edges out the Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter (4.4/10).

Maschio Gaspardo Virat Plus 165: A 40 to 45 HP tractor working heavy or trashy fields where depth matters more than covering acres fast.

Sonalika Automatic Potato Planter: Large potato growers in UP, Bengal, Punjab, Bihar or Gujarat with a 60 HP tractor and hired labour to replace.

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