VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT vs Swaraj Target 625
Comparing the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT and the Swaraj Target 625 — the Swaraj Target 625 carries 8 HP more, and the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT is about ₹1.87 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 171 DI - SAMRAAT is roughly ₹1.87 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 35% 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 (VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT: 750 Kg, Swaraj Target 625: 980). 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.
2WD or 4WD
This is the biggest practical split between the two. The Swaraj Target 625 is four-wheel drive; the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT is two-wheel drive. If you puddle paddy every season or work on slopes, 4WD is close to essential and worth the extra cost and fuel. On level, dry land doing mostly haulage, it is money spent for little return — take the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT.
Engine
The Swaraj Target 625 runs 3 cylinders against the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT's 1. More cylinders generally means smoother running and less vibration over a long day, at the cost of a little more fuel and slightly dearer servicing. Fewer cylinders is simpler to maintain, which matters if your nearest workshop is far.
Gearbox
VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT: 8 Forward + 2 Reverse. Swaraj Target 625: 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 Swaraj Target 625 is about 112 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 VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT will compact less and sink less.
Other differences
They also differ on steering (MANUAL/POWER vs Balanced 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
Taken together the Swaraj Target 625 leads on more of the dimensions that affect day-to-day work. It is the safer pick unless the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT is meaningfully cheaper for you after the dealer quote.
- Wet fields, puddling or slopes: the Swaraj Target 625, because it is four-wheel drive. On dry level land the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT does the same work for less.
- Heavy mounted implements: the Swaraj Target 625, which has the hydraulics to carry them.
- Loaded trolley and haulage: the Swaraj Target 625 — 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 VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT. 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 | Swaraj Target 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹3.55 - ₹3.71 Lakh* | ₹5.42 - ₹6.82 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 17 HP | 25 HP |
| Cylinders | 1 | 3 |
| Displacement (CC) | 857 CC | 1331 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Air Filter | Dry typte | Dry Type, Dual Element |
| Cooling System | Water cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Torque | 54 NM | 83.1 NM |
| Transmission | ||
| Clutch | SINGLE DRY FRICTION PLATE | Single Dry Clutch/Independent Wet Clutch (Optional) |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse | 9 Forward + 3 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 1.97-24.31 kmph | — |
| Reverse Speed | 1.97-24.31 kmph | — |
| Transmission Type | — | Mechanical Synchromesh |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Oil immersed brakes | Oil Immersed Brake |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | SINGLE SPEED PTO | Independent PTO |
| PTO RPM | 540@1900 | 540 & 540E |
| PTO Power (HP) | 13 HP | NA |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 750 Kg | 980 |
| 3 Point Linkage | — | ADDC, Cat- I |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | MANUAL/POWER | Balanced Power Steering |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Total Weight (Kg) | 798 KG | 910 KG |
| Wheelbase (MM) | 1456 MM | 1555 MM |
| Overall Length (MM) | 2315 MM | — |
| Overall Width (MM) | 910 MM | — |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | 280 MM | — |
| Turning Radius | 2300 MM | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 18 litre | 27 litre |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 2 WD | 4 WD |
| Front Tyre | 5.25 X 14 | 5.00 X 12 / 180/85 D 12 |
| Rear Tyre | 8.00 X 18 | 8.00 X 18 / 8.30 x 20 |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | N/A | 4500 Hour / 6 Years |
| Accessories | TOOL, TOPLINK, CANOPY, HOOK, BUMPER, DRAWBAR | — |
| Additional Features | — | Powerful DI Engine, Max Cool MaxLift, ADDC Hydraulics, , Narrowest FlexiTrack, Mechanical differential lock |
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