Key differences
- The Mahindra 585 DI has 200 kg more lifting capacity than the Sonalika DI 47 RX - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- The Mahindra 585 DI has 3.98 HP more PTO power than the Sonalika DI 47 RX - the power that actually reaches a rotavator, thresher or pump.
- At ex-showroom prices the Sonalika DI 47 RX starts about ₹60,000 lower than the Mahindra 585 DI, roughly ₹1,095 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
- Warranty: 6 years on the Mahindra 585 DI vs 2000 Hours Or 2 Year on the Sonalika DI 47 RX.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Mahindra 585 DI | Sonalika DI 47 RX |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 50 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.4-7.95 lakh | ₹6.8-7.4 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹13,504/month | ₹12,409/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | not published | 3,067 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Rated RPM | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| PTO HP | 44.9 | 40.92 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 1,800 | 1,600 |
| Gears | 8 F + 2 R | 8 F + 2 R |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Clutch | Dual | Single/Dual clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed (OIB) | Dry Disc/Oil Immersed Brakes (optional) |
| Steering | Dual acting power steering / manual (optional) | Mechanical/Power Steering (optional) |
| Fuel tank (litres) | not published | 56 |
| Weight (kg) | not published | 2,060 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | not published | 2,080 |
| Warranty | 6 years | 2000 Hours Or 2 Year |
Specs from each maker's official spec page / 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.