VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT vs Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track
Comparing the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT and the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track — the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track carries 9 HP more, and the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT is about ₹1.64 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 ₹1.64 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 32% less than the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 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 6026 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 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track delivers 9.3 HP more at the PTO (VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT: 13 HP, Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track: 22.3 HP). That is roughly the difference between comfortably running a wider rotavator and working the engine hard to do it.
Lifting capacity
Near-identical hydraulics — VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT at 750 Kg, Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track at 739 KG. Both will carry the same implements.
2WD or 4WD
This is the biggest practical split between the two. The Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track 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 Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track 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. Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 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 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track is about 182 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.
The short answer
Taken together the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track 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 Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track, because it is four-wheel drive. On dry level land the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT does the same work for less.
- Wide rotavator, thresher or heavy PTO work: the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track — it has the PTO horsepower to hold speed under load.
- Loaded trolley and haulage: the Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 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 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 | Tafe (Massey) Massey Ferguson 6026 MaxPro Narrow Track |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹3.55 - ₹3.71 Lakh* | ₹5.19 - ₹6.17 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 17 HP | 26 HP |
| Cylinders | 1 | 3 |
| Displacement (CC) | 857 CC | 1318 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2400 RPM | 2322 |
| Air Filter | Dry typte | — |
| Cooling System | Water cooled | — |
| Torque | 54 NM | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Clutch | SINGLE DRY FRICTION PLATE | Single diaphragm clutch |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse | 9 Forward + 3 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 1.97-24.31 kmph | 23.3 kmph |
| Reverse Speed | 1.97-24.31 kmph | — |
| Transmission Type | — | Partial constant mesh |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Oil immersed brakes | Multi disc oil immersed brakes |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | SINGLE SPEED PTO | Live, Two speed PTO |
| PTO RPM | 540@1900 | 540 RPM @ 2322 ERPM/ 750 RPM @ 2450 ERPM |
| PTO Power (HP) | 13 HP | 22.3 HP |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 750 Kg | 739 KG |
| 3 Point Linkage | — | CAT-1, Draft with Auto Sense, position and response control. |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | MANUAL/POWER | Power steering |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Total Weight (Kg) | 798 KG | 980 KG |
| Wheelbase (MM) | 1456 MM | 1550 MM |
| Overall Length (MM) | 2315 MM | 2960 MM |
| Overall Width (MM) | 910 MM | 930 MM |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | 280 MM | — |
| Turning Radius | 2300 MM | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 18 litre | 23 litre |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 2 WD | 4 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 | 5000 Hour / 5 Years |
| Accessories | TOOL, TOPLINK, CANOPY, HOOK, BUMPER, DRAWBAR | — |
| Additional Features | — | Push type pedals, mobile charger, 7-pin trailer socket, front towing hook, linkage drawbar CAT 1N, SMART key, spool valve - single Optional: Higlug tyres |
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