Sonalika Tiger DI 65 CRDS 2WD vs Swaraj 963 FE — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Sonalika Tiger DI 65 CRDS 2WD (Price on request) and Swaraj 963 FE (₹ 9.67 Lakh – ₹ 10.36 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Sonalika Tiger DI 65 CRDS 2WD Swaraj 963 FE
Aglist Score8.27.4
Price (ex-showroom)—₹9,66,508
Engine HP6560
PTO HP—53.6
Engine capacity4,7123,478
Cylinders43
Gearbox12F + 12R12 Forward + 2 Reverse
Transmission typeDouble clutch with IPTOSynchromesh
BrakesOil-immersedOil Immersed Disc Brakes
SteeringPowerPower Steering with differential cylinder
Lifting capacity2,600 kg2,200 kg
Weight—2,650 kg
Wheelbase—2,210 mm
Drive2WD2WD
Warranty—6 years / 6000 hours (400-hour service interval)
Front tyre7.50 x 167.50 x 16
Rear tyre16.9 x 28 / 16.9 x 30 optional16.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

Sonalika Tiger DI 65 CRDS 2WDSwaraj 963 FE
Value for money—5.7
Power & performance9.25.7
Hydraulics & implements8.57.2
Build & durability7.210
Comfort & usability8.18.1
Warranty & service reach89.5

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Sonalika Tiger DI 65 CRDS 2WD (8.2/10) edges out the Swaraj 963 FE (7.4/10).

Sonalika Tiger DI 65 CRDS 2WD: Buyers comparing higher-output 2WD tractors for a documented attachment requirement and locally supported common-rail operation.

Swaraj 963 FE: Large-scale contract farming in Punjab and western UP: laser levelling, dozer work and sugarcane haulage.

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