Swaraj 717 vs VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Swaraj 717 (₹ 3.19 Lakh – ₹ 3.29 Lakh) and VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Swaraj 717 VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD
Aglist Score6—
Price (ex-showroom)₹3,18,848—
Engine HP1518.5
Engine capacity864—
Cylinders13
GearboxSliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch6 Forward + 2 Reverse
Transmission typeSliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutchSliding mesh
BrakesDry disc brakesInternal expanding shoe type with parking brake
SteeringMechanical steering, single drop arm—
Lifting capacity780 kg—
Fuel tank23 litres18 litres
Weight850 kg—
Wheelbase—1,420 mm
Drive2WD4WD
Warranty1 year / 750 hours—
Front tyre—5-12
Rear tyre—8-18

Aglist Score — broken down

Swaraj 717VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD
Value for money5.5—
Power & performance4.2—
Hydraulics & implements10—
Build & durability6.94.6
Comfort & usability3.53.8
Warranty & service reach5.76

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

Swaraj 717: One to three acres of groundnut, cotton, chilli or grapes needing narrow inter-row cultivation, sowing and spraying.

VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD: Indian buyers comparing an HS/JAI rotary package with a walk-behind tiller.

Other comparisons