Swaraj 724 XM vs VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Swaraj 724 XM (₹ 4.58 Lakh – ₹ 4.78 Lakh) and VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) (₹ 4.37 Lakh – ₹ 4.58 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Swaraj 724 XM	VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)
Aglist Score	7.6	5.3
Price (ex-showroom)	₹4,58,344	₹4,37,000
Engine HP	25	22
Engine capacity	1,824	980
Cylinders	2	3
Gearbox	8 Forward + 2 Reverse, heavy-duty 280 mm single dry plate clutch	Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch
Transmission type	8 Forward + 2 Reverse, heavy-duty 280 mm single dry plate clutch	Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch
Brakes	Dry disc (oil-immersed optional)	Oil immersed disc brakes
Steering	Mechanical steering, single drop arm	Manual or power steering (variant dependent)
Lifting capacity	1,000 kg	750 kg
Fuel tank	35 litres	18 litres
Weight	1,750 kg	860 kg
Drive	2WD	4WD
Warranty	2 years / 2000 hours	—

Aglist Score — broken down

	Swaraj 724 XM	VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)
Value for money	6.9	6
Power & performance	9.3	0
Hydraulics & implements	8.5	6.2
Build & durability	8.8	8.3
Comfort & usability	4.2	7.4
Warranty & service reach	6.5	6

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Swaraj 724 XM (7.6/10) edges out the VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) (5.3/10). The VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) is ₹21,344 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.

Swaraj 724 XM: Four to eight acres of mixed cropping needing one tractor for ploughing, sowing, thresher drive and trolley work.

VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai): Coconut, areca and close-planted garden rows on wet southern soils where no wider tractor can turn.