Shaktiman
Shaktiman SPHD-1 Post Hole Digger
Price on request ex-showroom
Shaktiman SPHD-1 Post Hole Digger vs Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Shaktiman SPHD-1 Post Hole Digger (Price on request) and Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator (₹ 0.21 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Shaktiman SPHD-1 Post Hole Digger | Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | — | 7.4 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | — | ₹21,000 |
| Gearbox | — | Draft (3-point linkage mounted, no PTO drive); linkage pins 50 x 16 and 65 x 16 mm |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Shaktiman SPHD-1 Post Hole Digger | Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 10 |
| Power & performance | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Warranty & service reach | 7 | 8 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
Shaktiman SPHD-1 Post Hole Digger: Plantation or fencing work requiring repeated holes, after site checks and an appropriate auger selection.
Sonalika 9 Tyne Cultivator: Any 40 to 45 HP farm needing cheap pre-sowing tillage for wheat, gram, mustard or cotton.
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