Key differences
- The Sonalika Tiger 42 PP 4WD has 700 kg more lifting capacity than the Mahindra 575 DI - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- At ex-showroom prices the Mahindra 575 DI starts about ₹95,000 lower than the Sonalika Tiger 42 PP 4WD, roughly ₹1,733 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
- Drive: the Mahindra 575 DI is 2WD, the Sonalika Tiger 42 PP 4WD is 4WD. 4WD helps in wet paddy fields and on slopes; 2WD is cheaper to buy and maintain.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Mahindra 575 DI | Sonalika Tiger 42 PP 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 45 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹6.7-7.2 lakh | ₹7.65 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹12,227/month | ₹13,960/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | not published | 2,891 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Rated RPM | 2,000 | 1,800 |
| PTO HP | 41.8 | not published |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 1,500 | 2,200 |
| Gears | 8 F + 2 R | 8 F + 2 R |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Clutch | Single / Dual | Dual / IPTO |
| Brakes | Oil immersed (OIB) | Oil immersed |
| Steering | Dual acting power steering / manual (optional) | Power |
| Fuel tank (litres) | not published | 65 |
| Warranty | 6 years | not published |
Specs from each maker's official 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.