Key differences
- The Mahindra Novo 605 DI PP V1 has 500 kg more lifting capacity than the Sonalika Tiger 60 CRDS 4WD - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- At ex-showroom prices the Sonalika Tiger 60 CRDS 4WD starts about ₹2,53,000 lower than the Mahindra Novo 605 DI PP V1, roughly ₹4,617 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
- Drive: the Mahindra Novo 605 DI PP V1 is 2WD, the Sonalika Tiger 60 CRDS 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 Novo 605 DI PP V1 | Sonalika Tiger 60 CRDS 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 60 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹12.47-13.21 lakh | ₹9.94-11.30 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹22,756/month | ₹18,139/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | not published | 4,712 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated RPM | 2,100 | 2,000 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 2,700 | 2,200 |
| Gears | 15 F + 3 R | 12 F + 12 R |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Clutch | SLIPTO (dual dry type) | Double with IPTO |
| Brakes | Oil immersed | Oil immersed |
| Steering | Power | Power |
| Fuel tank (litres) | not published | 65 |
| Warranty | 6 years | not published |
Specs from each maker's official spec page / official 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.