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Everything You Should Know About the VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT 224 1D Tractor

Farming in India frequently relies on small or fragmented land holdings, narrow lanes and the need for a flexible machine that can perform different tasks at an affordable price. For such farms, that is, farmers moving out of bullocks or the very primitive tools to create a haven in mechanisation; the VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT 224 1D serves as a star option. In today’s blog post, we’re going to take a closer look at what this tractor has in store for you as well as the specs on this machine, pros and cons and all our thoughts on whether it could be the perfect match for your farm.
What is VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT 224 1D?
Description of VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT 224 1D If you have a small plot and fear the idea of using traditional manual labour, then no need to worry as we have an effective solution in the form of our VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT 224 1D mini tractor.
This tractor may not have the power or efficiency of our top performing tractors, but with a relatively low 22 horsepower (HP) engine and an engine displacement of 980 cc, it is a much more affordable solution.
The “VT 224 1D” name plate adorns this version in VST’s series designed to provide reliability, user-friendly features, and functionality.
Key Specifications & Features
So, here’s a detailed analysis of what you get with the VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT 224 1D:
Engine & Power: 22 HP with 3-cylinder, 980 CC engine. PTO (power take-off) horsepower is approximately 19 HP.
Fuel & Cooling: Water-cooled radiator, dry-type (oil bath) air cleaner; with a fuel tank giving you an approximate capacity of 18 litres — plenty to keep this exhibition working through a good few hours in the field.
Transmission & Speed: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Forward speed varies roughly from 1.37 km/h (low) to about 19–20 km/h (high). Reverse gearing speed 1.76-7.72 km/h (gear dependent).
Drive & Hydraulics: 4WD Drive : Better grip, helpful on soft/uneven soil or during monsoon. 3-point linkage Automatic Draft and Position Control for farm use.
Load (Lifting Capacity): The tractor is able to lift about 500 kg or lifting load capacity of the tractor is up to 750 kg for some version / type Slope Clearance: An additional perhaps most important factor is slope clearance which is around (or close to) 30% – you can’t work on slopes more than the expected critical limit obviously under various other terrain types.
Size & Built: Smaller wheelbase (1420 mm), Controllable weight by human (740 kg dry), not-so-wide size and ground clearance that is handy in narrow fields / small farms.
PTO & Implement Support: Multiple speed PTO (692 & 1020 RPM) can do power different farm implements, such as seed drill, small ploughing tiller and trailer.
VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT 224 1D Price in India
PRICE – When it comes to small and marginal farmers, cost is a primary concern and in this, the VT 224 1D does manage to score well:
The latter starts at a lower ₨3.71 lakh base price normally anyway (ex-showroom).
“On-road” or fully accessorized price may be higher depending on variant (4WD, attachments etc.) and region. TractorKarvan+1
This pricing has established VT 224 1D as a “mini-tractor” — an accessible entry point into mechanisation for small farmers and farms and smallholdings, without requiring substantial upfront investment.
Advantages -Why VT 224 1D is Chosen by Numerous Farmers
Here are some of the key benefits of this tractor, well-suited to Indian farming conditions:
Manoeuvrability & compact size: Ideal for small fields, narrow farm tracks or pieces, fragmented holdings of land — where large tractors are unsuitable.
Flexibility: It's too small for heavy work other than plowing, but with 4WD and a good PTO/hydraulic design the tractor should support several jobs - plow/till/plant/light haul/carry feed or grain/operate small equipment.
Low running & ownership cost: Less fuel consumption (compared to larger tractors), easy engine & mechanics — easier maintenance, in remote rural areas where people can’t afford huge training – maintenance costs.
Cost effectiveness: It is cost efficient to small / marginal farmers and for the beginner.
User-friendly: Its less complex design, convenient size and power of the engine also ease the learning process for farmers or system operators who switch from animal or hand-powered tillage.
Fuel efficiency & productivity: Good for everyday jobs rather than heavy industrial farming – perfect for cropping rotations, mixed farming, transport and light-lifting work.



Keep In Mind (Limitations)
The perfect tractor does not exist. The question of whether VT 224 1D is right for you really depends on your type of farming. Here are a few caveats to keep in mind:
Not for heavy duty: If you are doing heavy tillage, deep ploughing, using a big trailer or big implements — 22 HP would probably be too less. Bigger tractors would be needed for such jobs.
Lower lift and PTO capabilities: Fine for mid- to small-size work, but heavy implements, big harvesters or huge transport loads might be more than the tractor can handle.
Speed & power constraints: If you are working on a huge farm where time equals money and Gramps doesn’t take out the tractor for only half of an hour every day, then a high-horsepower workhorse might be more efficient.
Comfort & features: As a mini-tractor or budget override it’s not going to have the luxury (power steering/cabin/Heavy implement hydraulics) that big brother tractor has.
According to Terrain & Soil Conditions: In extremely hard soil or where the land was too water-logged — in places with relatively deep ploughing or very heavy traction required, performance could be lower than high HP tractors.
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Great fit for:
Farmers with small and medium-sized fields, fragmented holdings, or providing access to narrow farm tracks.
Those who need basic mechanisation — for ploughing, tilling, sowing, carrying small loads of seed or harvest.
Farmers with mixed cropping, horticultural orchards or vegetables type operations where utility machines rather than sheer horsepower are called for.
First time buyers / transitioning from manual or bullock-based farming to mechanization needing an entry level easy to use and affordable tractor.
Instances in which “gas mileage” and “low maintenance costs” take precedence over the heavy-duty capability of a house or apartment.
Would consider a larger tractor if you:
Possess big farms, be in heavy soil or need deep tilling along with heaving uses.
AHDB Potatoes Growers who need to move Exit Log their tractors around significant amounts of land, work with heavy trailers or mechanised harvesters/ large implements.
Demand faster work over larger areas — where time and power are both essence.
Final Thoughts
The VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT 224 1D offers a happy medium that many Indian farmers are looking for in this segment: small size, adequate power, versatility and affordability. It’s not trying to be a heavy-duty powerhouse — it doesn’t have to be. Instead, it makes the turn as a small-block Ford does in replacing the regular old workhorse of a tractor for small to mid-sized farms and orchards or even family estates.
If you are a small/marginal farmer — or looking for your first mechanised tillage machine — and your key needs are ploughing, tilling, sowing, light hauling/transport — the VT 224 1D can be a reliable friend. It makes your daily farming job more easily, save both time and labour without expensive high horsepower tractor.
But if your landholding is large, or you foresee heavy-duty work – deep ploughing, heavy transport, big implements not just stubble breaking ‚Äì then you may have reason to contemplate a more powerful tractor with higher HP and stronger hydraulics.”
There is no one-size-fits-all in the realm of tractors. But especially on many Indian farms, the VST Mitsubishi Shakti VT 224 1D is a smart, practical and affordable first step into mechanised agriculture — and as far as that goes, it’s an important choice in its class.