Tier D — Global / grey-import Two-wheel tractor
VST Shakti 130 DI
VST Shakti 130 DI Indian power tiller: a horizontal single-cylinder water-cooled DI diesel (673cc, 13.0 HP @ 2400 rpm) driving an 18-tine rotary to a 600 mm (60 cm) tilling width, 6 forward + 2 reverse gears, 405 kg with rotary. A global machine sold by grey import - GBP is an estimated landed price. Engine, 13 HP, 600 mm tilling width, 18 tines, gears and 405 kg working weight verified via VST/Indian implement spec listings.
Indicative price
£3,500–£5,500

Specifications verified.The specifications here have been checked against the manufacturer's published figures and/or dealer listings. The price is still an estimated landed grey-import figure — confirm it against a live quote before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: Buyers willing to import a heavy-duty diesel walking tractor.
Strengths
- Rugged 13 HP diesel
- Built for hectare-scale tilling
- Decades of Indian-market proving
- Low purchase cost at source
Trade-offs
- Grey import - no UK dealer network
- Very heavy at 405 kg
- Parts/support a challenge in UK/EU
Specifications
| Category | Two-wheel tractor |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotary hoe · Global / grey-import |
| Power source | Diesel |
| Engine | VST 673cc DI diesel, water-cooled |
| Power output | 13 hp / 9.6 kW |
| Working width | 60 cm |
| Weight | 405 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £3,500–£5,500 |
| Price basis | Grey-import estimate |
Rotary hoe machine. Width and weight determine how much ground you cover and how manoeuvrable it is — heavier machines bite harder but ask more of you to turn and transport.
130 DI — your questions
How much does the VST Shakti 130 DI cost?
The indicative price is £3,500–£5,500, based on an estimated landed grey-import figure. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the 130 DI suited to?
Buyers willing to import a heavy-duty diesel walking tractor. With a 60 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the 130 DI petrol, diesel or electric?
It is diesel (VST 673cc DI diesel, water-cooled). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
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