Key differences
- The Sonalika MM 18 has 100 kg more lifting capacity than the Eicher 188 4WD - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- The Sonalika MM 18 has 39 cc more engine capacity than the Eicher 188 4WD.
- The Eicher 188 4WD has 11 litres more fuel capacity than the Sonalika MM 18 - fewer refuelling stops on long field days.
- At ex-showroom prices the Sonalika MM 18 starts about ₹3,000 lower than the Eicher 188 4WD, roughly ₹54 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Eicher 188 4WD | Sonalika MM 18 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 18 | 18 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹3.23-3.40 lakh | ₹3.2-3.7 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹5,894/month | ₹5,840/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 825 | 864 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Rated RPM | not published | 2,300 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 700 | 800 |
| Gears | 8 F + 2 R | 6 F + 2 R |
| Drive | 4WD | not published |
| Clutch | Single | Single Clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed | OIB (Oil Immersed Brake) |
| Steering | Mechanical | Mechanical Steering |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 29 | 18 |
| Weight (kg) | 850 | not published |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,420 | not published |
| Warranty | 2 years or 2000 hours | not published |
Specs from each maker's spec page / official spec page (closest listed variant). Prices are indicative ex-showroom; on-road price adds registration, insurance and dealer charges and varies by state.
Which one should you buy?
Match the tractor to your heaviest regular job. If you run a reversible plough, a loaded trolley or a potato planter, lifting capacity matters most. If most of your work is rotavator, thresher or pump, compare PTO HP. Then get on-road quotes for both from dealers near you, and check how far the nearest authorised service centre is - for a 10-year machine, service distance matters as much as a few HP.