Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) vs Swaraj 717 — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) (₹ 3.21 Lakh – ₹ 3.55 Lakh) and Swaraj 717 (₹ 3.19 Lakh – ₹ 3.29 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) Swaraj 717
Aglist Score5.66
Price (ex-showroom)₹3,21,000₹3,18,848
Engine HP2015
Engine capacity952864
Cylinders31
GearboxSliding mesh with centre shift, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutchSliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch
Transmission typeSliding mesh with centre shift, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutchSliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch
BrakesOil immersed brakesDry disc brakes
SteeringMechanical steeringMechanical steering, single drop arm
Lifting capacity650 kg780 kg
Fuel tank31.5 litres23 litres
Weight790 kg850 kg
Drive2WD2WD
Warranty2 years / 2000 hours1 year / 750 hours

Aglist Score — broken down

Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI)Swaraj 717
Value for money8.65.5
Power & performance0.94.2
Hydraulics & implements5.610
Build & durability8.46.9
Comfort & usability3.53.5
Warranty & service reach5.95.7

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Swaraj 717 (6.0/10) edges out the Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) (5.6/10).

Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI): Nursery, garden and orchard plots where spraying and light tillage matter more than pulling a plough.

Swaraj 717: One to three acres of groundnut, cotton, chilli or grapes needing narrow inter-row cultivation, sowing and spraying.

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