John Deere 5405 PowerTech 2WD vs Swaraj 963 FE — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the John Deere 5405 PowerTech 2WD (Price on request) and Swaraj 963 FE (₹ 9.67 Lakh – ₹ 10.36 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

John Deere 5405 PowerTech 2WD Swaraj 963 FE
Aglist Score—7.4
Price (ex-showroom)—₹9,66,508
Engine HP6360
PTO HP—53.6
Engine capacity—3,478
Cylinders33
Gearbox12F/4R GearPro; other gearboxes are separate options12 Forward + 2 Reverse
Transmission type—Synchromesh
Brakes—Oil Immersed Disc Brakes
SteeringPower steeringPower Steering with differential cylinder
Lifting capacity—2,200 kg
Fuel tank71 litres—
Weight—2,650 kg
Wheelbase—2,210 mm
Drive2WD2WD
Warranty—6 years / 6000 hours (400-hour service interval)
Front tyre6.5 x 20, 8 PR7.50 x 16
Rear tyre16.9 x 30, 12 PR16.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

John Deere 5405 PowerTech 2WDSwaraj 963 FE
Value for money—5.7
Power & performance—5.7
Hydraulics & implements—7.2
Build & durability3.110
Comfort & usability8.18.1
Warranty & service reach7.59.5

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

John Deere 5405 PowerTech 2WD: Buyers planning a specified tractor-and-implement package who can resolve gearbox and hydraulic choices with their dealer.

Swaraj 963 FE: Large-scale contract farming in Punjab and western UP: laser levelling, dozer work and sugarcane haulage.

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