Key differences
- The Sonalika 750 DI has 400 kg more lifting capacity than the Kubota MU5501 - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- The Sonalika 750 DI has 1,273 cc more engine capacity than the Kubota MU5501.
- At ex-showroom prices the Sonalika 750 DI starts about ₹1,50,000 lower than the Kubota MU5501, roughly ₹2,737 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Kubota MU5501 | Sonalika 750 DI |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 55 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹9.5-10.5 lakh | ₹8.0-8.7 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹17,336/month | ₹14,599/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 2,434 | 3,707 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated RPM | 2,300 | 2,000 |
| PTO HP | 46.8 | not published |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 1,800 | 2,200 |
| Gears | 8 F + 4 R | 8 F + 2 R |
| Drive | 2WD | not published |
| Clutch | Double Clutch | Single/Dual/Independent |
| Brakes | Oil Immersed Disc Brakes | OIB |
| Steering | Power Steering | Mechanical/Power |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 65 | 65 |
| Weight (kg) | 2,200 | not published |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,100 | 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.