VST Shakti MT171

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The VST Shakti MT171 is a compact utility tractor designed for small farms and light work. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, giving it 10 gears in total. This tractor is powered by a small, single-cylinder diesel engine made by VST. The engine is liquid-cooled and uses direct injection for better fuel efficiency.

The Shakti MT171's engine has a very low displacement of 45.6 cubic inches, which is below average for tractors. However, it makes up for this with a very high rated speed of 2800 RPM. The engine produces 17 horsepower, which is on the lower end for tractor power. This tractor is quite light, weighing only 1764 pounds, making it easy to move around. It has good ground clearance at 10.8 inches, which helps it work in rough fields. The engine also provides 34.7 lb-ft of torque at 1680 RPM, giving it enough pulling power for basic farm tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission: Gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 1764 lb (800 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

VST Shakti MT171 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the VST Shakti MT171 is Poor. It is greater than 5% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the VST Shakti MT171 is Poor. It is greater than 10% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the VST Shakti MT171 is Poor. It is greater than 2% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the VST Shakti MT171 is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
VST
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Cylinders
1
Displacement
46 ci (0.7 L)
Bore
3.94 in (100.1 mm)
Stroke
3.74 in (95.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2800
Power Output
17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2
Total Gears
10

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD