Swaraj Target 625 vs VST MT 180 D 4WD
Comparing the Swaraj Target 625 and the VST MT 180 D 4WD — the Swaraj Target 625 carries 6.5 HP more, and the VST MT 180 D 4WD is about ₹1.72 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 ₹1.72 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 32% less than the Swaraj Target 625. On road that gap widens slightly, because RTO tax and insurance are calculated on the higher figure. Whether the Swaraj Target 625 earns that back depends entirely on the points below; if it does not, the cheaper machine is the better buy.
Lifting capacity
The Swaraj Target 625 lifts 230 kg more (Swaraj Target 625: 980, VST MT 180 D 4WD: 750 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
Swaraj Target 625: 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 steering (Balanced 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.
- Heavy mounted implements: the Swaraj Target 625, which has the hydraulics to carry them.
- 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 | Swaraj Target 625 | VST MT 180 D 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5.42 - ₹6.82 Lakh* | ₹3.7 - ₹4.19 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 25 HP | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement (CC) | 1331 CC | — |
| Engine RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 |
| Air Filter | Dry Type, Dual Element | — |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | — |
| Torque | 83.1 NM | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Mechanical Synchromesh | — |
| Clutch | Single Dry Clutch/Independent Wet Clutch (Optional) | Single Dry Friction Plate |
| Gearbox | 9 Forward + 3 Reverse | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse , 8 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Oil Immersed Brake | Oil Immersed Disc Brakes |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | Independent PTO | — |
| PTO RPM | 540 & 540E | — |
| PTO Power (HP) | NA | 15.8 HP |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 980 | 750 KG |
| 3 Point Linkage | ADDC, Cat- I | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Balanced Power Steering | Manual / Power Steering |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Total Weight (Kg) | 910 KG | — |
| Wheelbase (MM) | 1555 MM | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 27 litre | — |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 4 WD | 4 WD |
| Front Tyre | 5.00 X 12 / 180/85 D 12 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 8.00 X 18 / 8.30 x 20 | — |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 4500 Hour / 6 Years | NA |
| Additional Features | Powerful DI Engine, Max Cool MaxLift, ADDC Hydraulics, , Narrowest FlexiTrack, Mechanical differential lock | — |
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