Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS vs Swaraj 963 FE — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS (₹ 10.08 Lakh – ₹ 10.7 Lakh) and Swaraj 963 FE (₹ 9.67 Lakh – ₹ 10.36 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS	Swaraj 963 FE
Aglist Score	7.4	7.4
Price (ex-showroom)	₹10,08,000	₹9,66,508
Engine HP	55	60
PTO HP	—	53.6
Engine capacity	4,712	3,478
Cylinders	4	3
Gearbox	12 Forward + 12 Reverse / 20 Forward + 20 Reverse	12 Forward + 2 Reverse
Transmission type	Constant Mesh (side shift)	Synchromesh
Brakes	Oil Immersed Brakes	Oil Immersed Disc Brakes
Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering with differential cylinder
Lifting capacity	2,200 kg	2,200 kg
Fuel tank	65 litres	—
Weight	—	2,650 kg
Wheelbase	—	2,210 mm
Drive	2WD	2WD
Warranty	5 years	6 years / 6000 hours (400-hour service interval)
Front tyre	7.50 x 16	7.50 x 16
Rear tyre	16.9 x 28	16.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

	Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS	Swaraj 963 FE
Value for money	4	5.7
Power & performance	10	5.7
Hydraulics & implements	8.5	7.2
Build & durability	7.6	10
Comfort & usability	8.1	8.1
Warranty & service reach	8.2	9.5

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS (7.4/10) edges out the Swaraj 963 FE (7.4/10). The Swaraj 963 FE is ₹41,492 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.

Sonalika Tiger DI 55 CRDS: Contractors needing TREM IV compliance for laser levelling, dozer and commercial haulage across long seasons.

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