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Captain 200 DI
₹ 2.94 Lakh – ₹ 3.38 Lakh ex-showroom
Captain 200 DI vs VST MT 171 DI — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Captain 200 DI (₹ 2.94 Lakh – ₹ 3.38 Lakh) and VST MT 171 DI (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Captain 200 DI | VST MT 171 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹2,94,000 | — |
| Engine HP | 20 | 17 |
| PTO HP | — | 13.4 |
| Engine capacity | 895 | 857 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Gearbox | Synchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Transmission type | Synchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch | Sliding mesh, centre shift |
| Brakes | Dry internal expanding shoe (waterproof) | Oil-immersed disc brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical, single drop arm | Manual; power steering optional |
| Lifting capacity | 600 kg | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 litres | 18 litres |
| Weight | 885 kg | 798 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 1,456 mm |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 1 year / 700 hours | — |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Captain 200 DI | VST MT 171 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 9.4 | — |
| Power & performance | 0 | 1.7 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 4.6 | 10 |
| Build & durability | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Comfort & usability | 4.2 | 6.1 |
| Warranty & service reach | 3.5 | 6 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the VST MT 171 DI (6.1/10) edges out the Captain 200 DI (5.1/10).
Captain 200 DI: One to three acres of grape, pomegranate or citrus where the budget is tight and rows are narrow.
VST MT 171 DI: Indian growers checking a narrow 2WD tractor for compatible inter-row attachments.
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