Powertrac Steeltrac 18 2WD vs Swaraj 717 — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Powertrac Steeltrac 18 2WD (Price on request) and Swaraj 717 (₹ 3.19 Lakh – ₹ 3.29 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Powertrac Steeltrac 18 2WD Swaraj 717
Aglist Score—6
Price (ex-showroom)—₹3,18,848
Engine HP—15
PTO HP12.4—
Engine capacity895864
Cylinders11
Gearbox8 Forward + 2 ReverseSliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch
Transmission typeSynchromesh main gears; sliding range gears (brochure)Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch
BrakesOil-immersed brakesDry disc brakes
SteeringPower steeringMechanical steering, single drop arm
Lifting capacity550 kg780 kg
Fuel tank—23 litres
Weight905 kg850 kg
Wheelbase1,580 mm—
Drive2WD2WD
Warranty—1 year / 750 hours
Front tyre5.25 x 14—
Rear tyre8.0 x 18 / 8.3 x 20: confirm option—

Aglist Score — broken down

Powertrac Steeltrac 18 2WDSwaraj 717
Value for money—5.5
Power & performance—4.2
Hydraulics & implements—10
Build & durability6.86.9
Comfort & usability6.83.5
Warranty & service reach7.55.7

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

Powertrac Steeltrac 18 2WD: Buyers considering a small 2WD tractor for an approved low-power implement rather than assuming all mini tractors are equivalent.

Swaraj 717: One to three acres of groundnut, cotton, chilli or grapes needing narrow inter-row cultivation, sowing and spraying.

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