Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI)
₹ 3.21 Lakh – ₹ 3.55 Lakh ex-showroom
Side-by-side comparison of the Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) (₹ 3.21 Lakh – ₹ 3.55 Lakh) and Swaraj 724 XM (₹ 4.58 Lakh – ₹ 4.78 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) | Swaraj 724 XM | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5.6 | 7.6 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹3,21,000 | ₹4,58,344 |
| Engine HP | 20 | 25 |
| Engine capacity | 952 | 1,824 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Gearbox | Sliding mesh with centre shift, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, heavy-duty 280 mm single dry plate clutch |
| Transmission type | Sliding mesh with centre shift, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, heavy-duty 280 mm single dry plate clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed brakes | Dry disc (oil-immersed optional) |
| Steering | Mechanical steering | Mechanical steering, single drop arm |
| Lifting capacity | 650 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Fuel tank | 31.5 litres | 35 litres |
| Weight | 790 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 2 years / 2000 hours | 2 years / 2000 hours |
| Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) | Swaraj 724 XM | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 8.6 | 6.9 |
| Power & performance | 0.9 | 9.3 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 5.6 | 8.5 |
| Build & durability | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Comfort & usability | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5.9 | 6.5 |
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Swaraj 724 XM (7.6/10) edges out the Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) (5.6/10). The Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) is ₹1,37,344 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.
Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI): Nursery, garden and orchard plots where spraying and light tillage matter more than pulling a plough.
Swaraj 724 XM: Four to eight acres of mixed cropping needing one tractor for ploughing, sowing, thresher drive and trolley work.