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Swaraj 717
₹ 3.19 Lakh – ₹ 3.29 Lakh ex-showroom
Swaraj 717 vs VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Swaraj 717 (₹ 3.19 Lakh – ₹ 3.29 Lakh) and VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Swaraj 717 | VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 6 | — |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹3,18,848 | — |
| Engine HP | 15 | 18.5 |
| Engine capacity | 864 | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Brakes | Dry disc brakes | Internal expanding shoe type with parking brake |
| Steering | Mechanical steering, single drop arm | — |
| Lifting capacity | 780 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 23 litres | 18 litres |
| Weight | 850 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 1,420 mm |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Warranty | 1 year / 750 hours | — |
| Front tyre | — | 5-12 |
| Rear tyre | — | 8-18 |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Swaraj 717 | VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 5.5 | — |
| Power & performance | 4.2 | — |
| Hydraulics & implements | 10 | — |
| Build & durability | 6.9 | 4.6 |
| Comfort & usability | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5.7 | 6 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
Swaraj 717: One to three acres of groundnut, cotton, chilli or grapes needing narrow inter-row cultivation, sowing and spraying.
VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD: Indian buyers comparing an HS/JAI rotary package with a walk-behind tiller.
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