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VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) Price September 2026

VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)
₹ 4.37 Lakh – ₹ 4.58 Lakhex-showroom
22 HPEngine HP
980 ccEngine capacity
750 kgLifting capacity

920 mm across the widest point. Nothing else in this price band is that slim, and for anyone farming coconut, areca or closely planted grape, width is the specification that decides everything else. The MT 224, sold as the Ajai, packs three cylinders into 980 cc, spins to 3000 rpm and delivers 19 HP at a dual-speed PTO offering both 540 and 540E. Four-wheel drive comes standard, which in Kerala and coastal Karnataka gardens where the ground rarely dries out is the difference between working and waiting. Automatic depth and draft control is fitted, lift is 750 kg, and the turning circle is 2300 mm. Weight is 860 kg. Buyers are typically smallholders in the south and north-east who need a machine that goes where a power tiller goes but carries mounted implements.

Aglist Score: 5.3/10 — Weak

5.3/10
Weak
Value for money 6.0
Power & performance 0.0
Hydraulics & implements 6.2
Build & durability 8.3
Comfort & usability 7.4
Warranty & service reach 6.0

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Our verdict: VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

For ₹4.37 lakh to ₹4.58 lakh you get four-wheel drive, three cylinders and a body under a metre wide, and no rival on this list matches that combination. In an areca garden with three-metre spacing, a JIVO or a Swaraj simply will not turn where this will. The 540E economy PTO speed is a sensible inclusion for spraying, where full engine speed wastes diesel. Our concerns are practical rather than mechanical. The fuel tank is 18 litres, the smallest here, and on wet-land work with a rotavator that means refuelling in the middle of the day. The gearbox is sliding mesh, offered as 6F+2R or 8F+2R, so gear changes need a stop. Steering is manual on some variants and power on others, and VST does not always make that obvious in the showroom, so confirm in writing which one you are buying. We also have no published warranty term for this model, and at ₹4.5 lakh that is worth pinning down before you sign anything.

VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) — What works / What to watch

What works

  • 920 mm overall width, the narrowest tractor in this price band
  • Four-wheel drive standard, which matters on wet coastal and garden soils
  • Three cylinders in 980 cc run smoother than a single at the same 22 HP
  • Dual PTO speeds of 540 and 540E cut diesel use on spraying work
  • Automatic depth and draft control with a 750 kg lift on a small machine

What to watch

  • 18 litre fuel tank forces a midday refuel on heavy rotavator days
  • Sliding-mesh gearbox, so you stop the tractor to change gear
  • Steering is manual or power depending on variant, confirm before booking
  • No published warranty term, which we would insist on clarifying in writing

What farmers use it for

Best for: Coconut, areca and close-planted garden rows on wet southern soils where no wider tractor can turn.

Very narrow orchard and vineyard rows, coconut and areca gardens, paddy inter-cultivation, small-holding ploughing and haulage

VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) Features

VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) Full specifications

Engine

Engine HP22 HP
Engine capacity980 cc
Cylinders3
Fuel tank18 litres
Machine typeMini tractor

Transmission · Brakes & steering

GearboxSliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch
Transmission typeSliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch
BrakesOil immersed disc brakes
SteeringManual or power steering (variant dependent)
Drive4WD

Hydraulics & PTO

Lifting capacity750 kg

Dimensions & weight · Wheels & tyres

Weight860 kg

VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) On-road price 2026

The ex-showroom price is the same everywhere; the on-road price is not. Open the breakdown for your state.

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VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) — Frequently asked questions

What is the price of the VST MT 224 1D 4WD?

It is listed between ₹4.37 lakh and ₹4.58 lakh ex-showroom, with the variant you pick and your state deciding where in that band you land. The 6F+2R and 8F+2R gearboxes and the manual or power steering choice both affect the figure, so ask for a variant-specific quote rather than a range.

How many HP is the VST MT 224 and what is its PTO HP?

The engine is rated 22 HP from three cylinders and 980 cc, running to 3000 rpm, and the PTO delivers 19 HP at two speeds, 540 and 540E. Nineteen horsepower at the shaft handles a four-foot rotavator in worked soil, an orchard sprayer, and inter-cultivation gear on garden crops.

Is the VST MT 224 4WD suitable for paddy inter-cultivation?

It is one of the better options for it. Four-wheel drive gives grip on soft wet ground, 860 kg is light enough not to sink badly, and the narrow body works between planted rows. What it will not do is heavy first-pass puddling; for that a power tiller or a heavier tractor with cage wheels is the right tool.

What warranty does the VST MT 224 1D 4WD come with?

We do not have a verified warranty term for this model, so we are not going to quote one. Warranty on VST tractors can vary by variant and by dealer scheme, and at this price it is worth getting the exact years, the hour cap and the list of excluded wear parts written into your invoice before you pay.

Sources: www.tractorjunction.com

Specifications are compiled from manufacturer literature and Indian dealer sources. Prices are ex-showroom and change often — verify before buying.