Kubota NeoStar B2741 4WD vs VST MT 180 D 4WD
Comparing the Kubota NeoStar B2741 4WD and the VST MT 180 D 4WD — the Kubota NeoStar B2741 4WD carries 8.5 HP more, and the VST MT 180 D 4WD is about ₹2.57 lakh cheaper ex-showroom. The specifications below are from the manufacturers; the section under them explains what those differences mean on an actual farm.
Which one should you buy?
Both of these are sold into the same segment, so the choice comes down to a handful of real differences rather than one being better than the other outright.
Price
The VST MT 180 D 4WD is roughly ₹2.57 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 41% less than the Kubota NeoStar B2741 4WD. On road that gap widens slightly, because RTO tax and insurance are calculated on the higher figure. Whether the Kubota NeoStar B2741 4WD earns that back depends entirely on the points below; if it does not, the cheaper machine is the better buy.
PTO power — the number that matters
Engine horsepower is the headline; PTO horsepower is what actually turns a rotavator or a thresher. Here the Kubota NeoStar B2741 4WD delivers 3.4 HP more at the PTO (Kubota NeoStar B2741 4WD: 19.17 HP, VST MT 180 D 4WD: 15.8 HP). That is roughly the difference between comfortably running a similarly sized rotavator and working the engine hard to do it.
Lifting capacity
Near-identical hydraulics — Kubota NeoStar B2741 4WD at 750 Kg, VST MT 180 D 4WD at 750 KG. Both will carry the same implements.
Gearbox
Kubota NeoStar B2741 4WD: 9 Forward + 3 Reverse. VST MT 180 D 4WD: 6 Forward + 2 Reverse , 8 Forward + 2 Reverse. Count the low-range speeds rather than the total — puddling and rotavating need slow ground speed at working engine revs, and a box with too few low gears forces a compromise between the two.
Other differences
They also differ on brakes (Wet Disk Type OIB vs Oil Immersed Disc Brakes), steering (Integrated power steering vs Manual / Power Steering). None of these decide the purchase on their own, but oil-immersed brakes and power steering are worth paying for if you spend long days on the machine.
The short answer
Neither leads outright — each is ahead on something the other is not, so the right answer depends on which of the points below describes your farm.
- Wide rotavator, thresher or heavy PTO work: the Kubota NeoStar B2741 4WD — it has the PTO horsepower to hold speed under load.
- Tightest budget, or if none of the above apply to you: the VST MT 180 D 4WD. Paying for capability you never use is the most common and most expensive mistake at this size.
Before you decide
- Prices here are ex-showroom. Add roughly 7–10% for RTO registration and insurance, and get the on-road figure in writing from the dealer, itemised.
- Visit more than one dealer for each brand. Exchange value and finance terms vary between showrooms by more than the price gap between these two machines.
- Ask how far the nearest workshop is for each brand. A tractor that is down for a week in season costs more than the difference between these two.
- Drive both with an implement attached, not empty. An unloaded tractor tells you very little.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Kubota NeoStar B2741 4WD | VST MT 180 D 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹6.27 - ₹6.29 Lakh* | ₹3.7 - ₹4.19 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 27 HP | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement (CC) | 1261 CC | — |
| Engine RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 |
| Air Filter | Dry Type | — |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | — |
| Torque | 81.1 NM | — |
| Battery | 12V, 36 Ah | — |
| Alternator | 12V, 40A (480W) | — |
| Mileage | Good Fuel Efficiency | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Constant Mesh | — |
| Clutch | Dry single plate | Single Dry Friction Plate |
| Gearbox | 9 Forward + 3 Reverse | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse , 8 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 2.00 - 19.8 kmph | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Wet Disk Type OIB | Oil Immersed Disc Brakes |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | Eco PTO | — |
| PTO RPM | 540 @ 2535 / 750 @ 2542 | — |
| PTO Power (HP) | 19.17 HP | 15.8 HP |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 750 Kg | 750 KG |
| 3 Point Linkage | Super Draft & Position Control | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Integrated power steering | Manual / Power Steering |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Total Weight (Kg) | 655 KG | — |
| Wheelbase (MM) | 1560 MM | — |
| Overall Length (MM) | 2407 MM | — |
| Overall Width (MM) | 1015, 1105 MM | — |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | 325 MM | — |
| Turning Radius | 2100 MM | — |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 4 WD | 4 WD |
| Front Tyre | 7.00 x 12 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 8.30 x 20 / 9.5 x 18 | — |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 5000 Hours / 5 Year | NA |
| Additional Features | Super Draft Control, Adjustable & Foldable Operator Seat with suspension, E-TVCS Engine, More leg space, Comfortable long working Hours, Wider & Flat Platform | — |
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