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Swaraj 717
₹ 3.19 Lakh – ₹ 3.29 Lakh ex-showroom
Swaraj 717 vs VST MT 171 DI — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Swaraj 717 (₹ 3.19 Lakh – ₹ 3.29 Lakh) and VST MT 171 DI (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Swaraj 717 | VST MT 171 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 6 | 6.1 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹3,18,848 | — |
| Engine HP | 15 | 17 |
| PTO HP | — | 13.4 |
| Engine capacity | 864 | 857 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Gearbox | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Transmission type | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch | Sliding mesh, centre shift |
| Brakes | Dry disc brakes | Oil-immersed disc brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical steering, single drop arm | Manual; power steering optional |
| Lifting capacity | 780 kg | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank | 23 litres | 18 litres |
| Weight | 850 kg | 798 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 1,456 mm |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 1 year / 750 hours | — |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Swaraj 717 | VST MT 171 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 5.5 | — |
| Power & performance | 4.2 | 1.7 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 10 | 10 |
| Build & durability | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| Comfort & usability | 3.5 | 6.1 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5.7 | 6 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the VST MT 171 DI (6.1/10) edges out the Swaraj 717 (6.0/10).
Swaraj 717: One to three acres of groundnut, cotton, chilli or grapes needing narrow inter-row cultivation, sowing and spraying.
VST MT 171 DI: Indian growers checking a narrow 2WD tractor for compatible inter-row attachments.