Sonalika GT 20 vs Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track
Comparing the Sonalika GT 20 and the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track — the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track carries 8 HP more, and the Sonalika GT 20 is about ₹2.76 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 Sonalika GT 20 is roughly ₹2.76 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 42% less than the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track. On road that gap widens slightly, because RTO tax and insurance are calculated on the higher figure. Whether the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track 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 Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track delivers 13.7 HP more at the PTO (Sonalika GT 20: 10.3 HP, Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track: 24 HP). That is roughly the difference between comfortably running a wider rotavator and working the engine hard to do it.
Lifting capacity
The Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track lifts 89 kg more (Sonalika GT 20: 650 Kg, Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track: 739 KG). This decides which mounted implements the tractor can actually carry, and it is where cheaper models usually cut corners. Check it against the heaviest implement you own — loaded weight, not the dry weight in the brochure.
Gearbox
Sonalika GT 20: 6 Forward +2 Reverse. Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track: 9 Forward + 3 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.
Weight
The Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track is about 160 kg heavier. Weight is an advantage when braking a loaded trolley or pulling hard in draft work, and a disadvantage in wet fields and on soft ground where the Sonalika GT 20 will compact less and sink less.
Other differences
They also differ on brakes (Mechanical vs Multi disc oil immersed brakes), steering (Mechanical/Worm and screw type ,with single drop arm vs Power steering), warranty (2000 Hours Or 2 Year vs 1000 Hour or 1 Years). 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
Taken together the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track leads on more of the dimensions that affect day-to-day work. It is the safer pick unless the Sonalika GT 20 is meaningfully cheaper for you after the dealer quote.
- Wide rotavator, thresher or heavy PTO work: the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track — it has the PTO horsepower to hold speed under load.
- Heavy mounted implements: the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track, which has the hydraulics to carry them.
- Loaded trolley and haulage: the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track — the extra weight helps it brake and hold a load on a gradient.
- Tightest budget, or if none of the above apply to you: the Sonalika GT 20. 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 | Sonalika GT 20 | Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6028 MaxPro Narrow Track |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹3.74 - ₹4.09 Lakh* | ₹6.5 - ₹7.1 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 20 HP | 28 HP |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement (CC) | 959 CC | 1318 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 2322 RPM |
| Air Filter | Oil Bath With Pre Cleaner | Wet Type |
| Battery | 12 V 50 AH | — |
| Cooling System | — | Coolant cooled |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Sliding Mesh | Partial constant mesh |
| Clutch | Single clutch | Single Diaphragm Clutch |
| Gearbox | 6 Forward +2 Reverse | 9 Forward + 3 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 23.9 kmph | 23.3 kmph |
| Reverse Speed | 12.92 kmph | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Mechanical | Multi disc oil immersed brakes |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | Multi Speed PTO | Live, Two speed PTO |
| PTO RPM | 575 /848/ 1463 | 540 RPM @ 2322 ERPM/ 750 RPM @ 2450 ERPM |
| PTO Power (HP) | 10.3 HP | 24 HP |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 650 Kg | 739 KG |
| 3 Point Linkage | ADDC | CAT-1, Draft with Auto Sense, position and response control. |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Mechanical/Worm and screw type ,with single drop arm | Power steering |
| Steering Column | Worm and screw type ,with single drop arm | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Total Weight (Kg) | 820 KG | 980 KG |
| Wheelbase (MM) | 1420 MM | 1550 MM |
| Overall Length (MM) | 2580 MM | 2960 MM |
| Overall Width (MM) | 1110 MM | 930 MM |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | 200 MM | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 31.5 litre | 23 litre |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 4 WD | 4 WD |
| Front Tyre | 5.00 X 12 | 5.00 X 12 |
| Rear Tyre | 8.00 X 18 | 8.00 X 18 |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 2000 Hours Or 2 Year | 1000 Hour or 1 Years |
| Accessories | TOOL, TOPLINK, CANOPY, HOOK, BUMPER, DRARBAR | — |
| Additional Features | — | Push type pedals, fixed drawbar, SMART key, 7-pin trailer socket, front towing hook, mobile charger, linkage drawbar CAT 1N, spool valve - single |
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