Key differences
- The VST Shakti MT 270 has 50 kg more lifting capacity than the Mahindra OJA 2127 - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- At ex-showroom prices the VST Shakti MT 270 starts about ₹90,000 lower than the Mahindra OJA 2127, roughly ₹1,643 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
- Warranty: 6 years on the Mahindra OJA 2127 vs 2000 Hour / 2 Year on the VST Shakti MT 270.
- Drive: the Mahindra OJA 2127 is 4WD, the VST Shakti MT 270 is 2WD. 4WD helps in wet paddy fields and on slopes; 2WD is cheaper to buy and maintain.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Mahindra OJA 2127 | VST Shakti MT 270 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 27 | 27 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5.5-6.2 lakh | ₹4.6-5.1 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹10,037/month | ₹8,394/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | not published | 1,306 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Rated RPM | 2,700 | 2,800 |
| PTO HP | not published | 24 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 950 | 1,000 |
| Gears | 12 F + 12 R | 8 F + 2 R |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Clutch | Single | Single / Dual clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed (OIB) | Oil Immersed Disc Brake |
| Steering | Power steering | Mechanical / Power Steering (Optional) |
| Fuel tank (litres) | not published | 24 |
| Weight (kg) | not published | 1,020 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | not published | 1,520 |
| Warranty | 6 years | 2000 Hour / 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.