VST 918 Overview
The VST 918 is a 18.5 HP, 3-cylinder 4WD tractor from VST Shakti. The maker's specification sheet lists a 6 F + 2 R (8 F + 2 R optional) gearbox, 750 kg lifting capacity, 15.8 PTO HP, Dry brake brakes. This power class is usually chosen for small farms, orchards and vegetable plots.
VST 918 Specifications
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 979.5 |
| Rated RPM | 2,700 |
| PTO HP | 15.8 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 750 |
| Gears | 6 F + 2 R (8 F + 2 R optional) |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Clutch | Single dry friction plate |
| Brakes | Dry brake |
| Steering | Manual |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 18 |
| Weight (kg) | 840 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,420 |
Source: VST Shakti official website, checked 3 October 2026. Confirm the exact variant with your dealer before buying.
Other Tractors in the 18.5 HP Class
Compare the VST 918 (18.5 HP, ₹4.01-4.40 lakh) with these models within 5 HP:
- Mahindra YUVRAJ 215 NXT - 15 HP, ₹3.05-3.25 lakh, lift 750 kg
- Captain 200 DI - 20 HP, ₹3.08-3.18 lakh, lift 600 kg
- ACE VEER 20 - 15 HP, ₹3.09-3.38 lakh, lift 600 kg
- Mahindra YUVRAJ 215 NXT NT - 15 HP, ₹3.10-3.30 lakh, lift 778 kg
- Eicher 188 - 18 HP, ₹3.1-3.6 lakh, lift 700 kg
- Captain 200 DI LS - 20 HP, ₹3.14-3.56 lakh
- Sonalika MM 18 - 18 HP, ₹3.2-3.7 lakh, lift 800 kg
- Eicher 188 4WD - 18 HP, ₹3.23-3.40 lakh, lift 700 kg
VST 918 Price and EMI
The indicative ex-showroom price of the VST 918 is ₹4.01-4.40 lakh, as published by tractorguru.in (checked 3 October 2026). VST Shakti does not print a national price list, and the figure changes with state, variant and dealer offers. The on-road price adds registration, first-year insurance and, in a few states, road tax: see the on-road price calculator. With a tractor loan financing 90% at 8% over 5 years, the EMI on the lower figure works out to roughly ₹7,318 a month.
Eligible farmers can reduce the cost with the SMAM tractor subsidy, which is applied for on the state farm-machinery portal.
VST Shakti Dealers and On-Road Quote
We list VST dealers by state and district, with address and phone, taken from the maker's dealer locator: find a tractor dealer near you. Ask two dealers for a written on-road quote before you decide.