Key differences
- The Sonalika GT 26 has 28 cc more engine capacity than the Eicher 280 Plus 4WD.
- The Sonalika GT 26 has 7 litres more fuel capacity than the Eicher 280 Plus 4WD - fewer refuelling stops on long field days.
- The Eicher 280 Plus 4WD has 115 kg more weight than the Sonalika GT 26 - more traction for heavy draft work, but more soil compaction.
- At ex-showroom prices the Sonalika GT 26 starts about ₹75,000 lower than the Eicher 280 Plus 4WD, roughly ₹1,369 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Eicher 280 Plus 4WD | Sonalika GT 26 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 26 | 26 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5.25-5.34 lakh | ₹4.5-5.0 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹9,581/month | ₹8,212/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 1,290 | 1,318 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Rated RPM | not published | 2,700 |
| PTO HP | not published | 22 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 750 | 750 |
| Gears | 9 F + 3 R | 6 F +2 R |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Clutch | Single | Single clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed | Oil Immersed Brakes |
| Steering | Power | Power |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 23 | 30 |
| Weight (kg) | 1,015 | 900 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,550 | 1,561 |
| Warranty | not published | 2000 Hours Or 2 Year |
Specs from each maker's spec page / spec page. 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.