Key differences
- The Sonalika Tiger 65 4WD CRDS has 600 kg more lifting capacity than the John Deere 5405 - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- The Sonalika Tiger 65 4WD CRDS has 1,812 cc more engine capacity than the John Deere 5405.
- The John Deere 5405 has 6 litres more fuel capacity than the Sonalika Tiger 65 4WD CRDS - fewer refuelling stops on long field days.
- At ex-showroom prices the John Deere 5405 starts about ₹2,78,000 lower than the Sonalika Tiger 65 4WD CRDS, roughly ₹5,073 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
- Drive: the John Deere 5405 is 2WD, the Sonalika Tiger 65 4WD CRDS is 4WD. 4WD helps in wet paddy fields and on slopes; 2WD is cheaper to buy and maintain.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | John Deere 5405 | Sonalika Tiger 65 4WD CRDS |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 63 | 65 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹10.0-11.0 lakh | ₹12.78 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹18,249/month | ₹23,322/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 2,900 | 4,712 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Rated RPM | 2,100 | 2,000 |
| PTO HP | 55 | not published |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 2,000 | 2,600 |
| Gears | 12 F + 4 R | 12 F + 12 R |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Clutch | Dual clutch | Double with IPTO |
| Brakes | Oil Immersed Disc Brakes | Oil immersed |
| Steering | Power Steering | Power |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 68 | 62 |
| Weight (kg) | 2,280 | not published |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,050 | not published |
| Warranty | 5000 Hours/ 5 Year | 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.