VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT vs Captain 200 DI LS
Comparing the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT and the Captain 200 DI LS — the Captain 200 DI LS carries 3 HP more, and the Captain 200 DI LS is about ₹0.37 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 Captain 200 DI LS is roughly ₹0.37 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 10% less than the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT. On road that gap widens slightly, because RTO tax and insurance are calculated on the higher figure. Whether the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT earns that back depends entirely on the points below; if it does not, the cheaper machine is the better buy.
Lifting capacity
Near-identical hydraulics — VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT at 750 Kg, Captain 200 DI LS at 750 kg. Both will carry the same implements.
Gearbox
VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT: 8 Forward + 2 Reverse. Captain 200 DI LS: 9 Forward + 3 Reverse (HML). 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 (MANUAL/POWER vs Manual Single Drop Arm). 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.
- Tightest budget, or if none of the above apply to you: the Captain 200 DI LS. 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 | VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT | Captain 200 DI LS |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹3.55 - ₹3.71 Lakh* | ₹3.18 - ₹3.58 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 17 HP | 20 HP |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement (CC) | 857 CC | 947.4 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Air Filter | Dry typte | — |
| Cooling System | Water cooled | Water Cooled |
| Torque | 54 NM | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Clutch | SINGLE DRY FRICTION PLATE | NA |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse | 9 Forward + 3 Reverse (HML) |
| Forward Speed | 1.97-24.31 kmph | 25.68 kmph |
| Reverse Speed | 1.97-24.31 kmph | — |
| Transmission Type | — | Sliding Mesh |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Oil immersed brakes | Oil Immersed Brake |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | SINGLE SPEED PTO | — |
| PTO RPM | 540@1900 | 611 & 787 @2200 |
| PTO Power (HP) | 13 HP | NA |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 750 Kg | 750 kg |
| 3 Point Linkage | — | ADDC |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | MANUAL/POWER | Manual Single Drop Arm |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Total Weight (Kg) | 798 KG | 830 KG |
| Wheelbase (MM) | 1456 MM | 1490 MM |
| Overall Length (MM) | 2315 MM | 2665 MM |
| Overall Width (MM) | 910 MM | 1030 MM |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | 280 MM | — |
| Turning Radius | 2300 MM | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 18 litre | 20 litre |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 2 WD | 2 WD |
| Front Tyre | 5.25 X 14 | 5.00 X 12 |
| Rear Tyre | 8.00 X 18 | 8.00 X 18 |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | N/A | NA |
| Accessories | TOOL, TOPLINK, CANOPY, HOOK, BUMPER, DRAWBAR | — |
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