Power tiller · Under 20 HP

VST 165 DI ES Power Plus Price November 2026

Price on requestex-showroom
16 HPEngine HP
857 ccEngine capacity

The VST 165 DI ES Power Plus is a larger diesel-tiller choice for buyers who need more rotary capacity while retaining a tiller-based system. The current Indian product page identifies 16 HP and 857 cc. Its electric-start and seated operating arrangement should be assessed as a complete machine; neither makes it equivalent to a compact tractor with a conventional three-point hitch.

Plan for the complete machine

The manufacturer brochure lists a water-cooled single-cylinder diesel, 6F + 2R transmission and maximum rotary width of 750 mm. It specifies 510 kg for engine, transmission, rotary and seat assembly together. That figure is useful only with its assembly description; ask what the delivered configuration weighs before arranging loading, a ramp or transport.

For a farm reached through narrow entrances, check the complete access envelope and turning space rather than the rotary width alone. For wet-field work, specify the approved wheel and attachment combination. Have the dealer demonstrate stopping, steering and the permitted seated operating position; an accessory photograph is not approval for every slope or transport use.

Compare purchase and support scope

VST’s Indian catalogue page displays ₹2,43,750 in its Tamil Nadu scheme-labelled approved-MRP table for the ES Power Plus, checked on 25 October 2026. This is not a nationwide ex-showroom price or a subsidy-adjusted payable amount. Confirm a local complete-machine quotation and separate any wheels, implements, delivery and setup not included.

Compared with a smaller tiller, the purchase decision should include the operator’s control, transport arrangements and service access. Ask for cooling-system and battery maintenance instruction at handover. A wider rotor does not guarantee proportionally greater daily output: depth, soil, turning and interruptions still determine completed work.

Aglist Score: 4.6/10 — Weak

4.6/10
Weak
Power & performance 6.6
Build & durability 2.0
Comfort & usability 2.5
Warranty & service reach 6.0

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Our verdict: VST 165 DI ES Power Plus

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

Consider it as a complete larger tiller system, with transport and handling assessed before the power upgrade.

VST 165 DI ES Power Plus — What works / What to watch

What works

  • Documented electric-start, seat assembly and rotary package make the supplied scope identifiable.

What to watch

  • The complete assembly needs a transport plan; advertised width does not certify output or access.

What farmers use it for

Best for: Buyers needing a larger rotary tiller and able to support its handling and transport.

VST 165 DI ES Power Plus Full specifications

Engine

Engine HP16 HP
Engine capacity857 cc
Cylinders1
Fuel tank14.3 litres
Machine typeDiesel power tiller

Transmission · Brakes & steering

Gearbox6F + 2R

Hydraulics & PTO

Working width750 mm maximum (brochure configuration)

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VST 165 DI ES Power Plus — Frequently asked questions

Does the quoted weight include the seat?

The cited brochure weight includes the seat assembly, rotary, engine and transmission.

Is it interchangeable with a mini tractor?

No. Compare attachment interfaces, control, route and intended jobs separately.

Is the listed amount after subsidy?

No. The manufacturer table labels it approved MRP; no subsidy deduction is assumed.

Sources: www.vsttractors.com www.vsttractors.com www.vsttractors.com

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