Eicher4.8/10
Eicher 188 2WD
Price on request ex-showroom
Eicher 188 2WD vs Swaraj 717 — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Eicher 188 2WD (Price on request) and Swaraj 717 (₹ 3.19 Lakh – ₹ 3.29 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Eicher 188 2WD | Swaraj 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 4.8 | 6 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | — | ₹3,18,848 |
| Engine HP | 18 | 15 |
| Engine capacity | 825 | 864 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Gearbox | 8F + 2R | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch |
| Transmission type | Sliding mesh; side shift | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed | Dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical | Mechanical steering, single drop arm |
| Lifting capacity | — | 780 kg |
| Fuel tank | 29 litres | 23 litres |
| Weight | 806 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | — | 1 year / 750 hours |
| Front tyre | 5.25 x 14; optional 4.75 x 14 | — |
| Rear tyre | 8 x 18 | — |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Eicher 188 2WD | Swaraj 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 5.5 |
| Power & performance | 0.3 | 4.2 |
| Hydraulics & implements | — | 10 |
| Build & durability | 7.9 | 6.9 |
| Comfort & usability | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Warranty & service reach | 8 | 5.7 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Swaraj 717 (6.0/10) edges out the Eicher 188 2WD (4.8/10).
Eicher 188 2WD: Buyers with a measured narrow route and a small implement whose complete fitment can be checked.
Swaraj 717: One to three acres of groundnut, cotton, chilli or grapes needing narrow inter-row cultivation, sowing and spraying.
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