VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT vs Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT
Comparing the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT and the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT — the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT carries 2 HP more, and the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT is about ₹0.26 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 Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT is roughly ₹0.26 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 7% 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.
PTO power — the number that matters
Engine horsepower is the headline; PTO horsepower is what actually turns a rotavator or a thresher. Here the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT delivers 1 HP more at the PTO (VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT: 13 HP, Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT: 12 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 — VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT at 750 Kg, Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT at 778 Kg. Both will carry the same implements.
Gearbox
VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT: 8 Forward + 2 Reverse. Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT: 8 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.
Other differences
They also differ on brakes (Oil immersed brakes vs Dry Disc), steering (MANUAL/POWER vs Mechanical 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 VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT — it has the PTO horsepower to hold speed under load.
- Tightest budget, or if none of the above apply to you: the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT. 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 | Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹3.55 - ₹3.71 Lakh* | ₹3.29 - ₹3.5 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 17 HP | 20 HP |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement (CC) | 857 CC | 863.5 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Air Filter | Dry typte | Wet Type |
| Cooling System | Water cooled | Water Cooled |
| Torque | 54 NM | 48 NM |
| Transmission | ||
| Clutch | SINGLE DRY FRICTION PLATE | Single plate dry clutch |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse | 8 Forward + 3 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 1.97-24.31 kmph | 25.62 kmph |
| Reverse Speed | 1.97-24.31 kmph | 5.51 kmph |
| Transmission Type | — | Sliding Mesh |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Oil immersed brakes | Dry Disc |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | SINGLE SPEED PTO | 6 Splines |
| PTO RPM | 540@1900 | 540 |
| PTO Power (HP) | 13 HP | 12 HP |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 750 Kg | 778 Kg |
| 3 Point Linkage | — | ADDC |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | MANUAL/POWER | Mechanical Steering |
| Steering Column | — | Single Drop Arm |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Total Weight (Kg) | 798 KG | 780 KG |
| Wheelbase (MM) | 1456 MM | 1490 MM |
| Overall Length (MM) | 2315 MM | 3760 MM |
| Overall Width (MM) | 910 MM | 1705 MM |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | 280 MM | 245 MM |
| Turning Radius | 2300 MM | 2600 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 18 litre | 19 litre |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 2 WD | 2 WD |
| Front Tyre | 5.25 X 14 | 5.20 X 14 |
| Rear Tyre | 8.00 X 18 | 8.00 X 18 |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | N/A | 2000 Hour / 2 Year |
| Accessories | TOOL, TOPLINK, CANOPY, HOOK, BUMPER, DRAWBAR | Tools, Tractor Top Link |
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