Key differences
- The Mahindra Novo 655 DI PP V1 has 500 kg more lifting capacity than the Swaraj 969 FE - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- At ex-showroom prices the Swaraj 969 FE starts about ₹4,98,000 lower than the Mahindra Novo 655 DI PP V1, roughly ₹9,088 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
- Drive: the Mahindra Novo 655 DI PP V1 is 2WD, the Swaraj 969 FE is 2WD / 4WD. 4WD helps in wet paddy fields and on slopes; 2WD is cheaper to buy and maintain.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Mahindra Novo 655 DI PP V1 | Swaraj 969 FE |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 68 | 70 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹13.23-13.73 lakh | ₹8.25-8.91 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹24,143/month | ₹15,055/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | not published | 3,478 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Rated RPM | 2,100 | 2,000 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 2,700 | 2,200 |
| Gears | 15 F + 15 R | 12 F + 3 R |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD / 4WD |
| Clutch | SLIPTO | IPTO cerametallic |
| Brakes | Oil immersed | Oil immersed multi disc |
| Steering | Power | Power steering |
| Weight (kg) | not published | 2,700 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | not published | 2,210 |
| Warranty | 6 years or 2000 hours, whichever comes first | 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.