Head to head · Utility

Holder Cultitrac A12 vs VST Shakti MT171

HolderHolder Cultitrac A12
vs
VSTVST Shakti MT171

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Shakti MT171 higher · +5 hp (+42%)
Cultitrac A1212 hp
Shakti MT17117 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cultitrac A12 is in the 1st percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 5th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Shakti MT171 higher · +8.7 ci (+24%)
Cultitrac A1236.9 ci
Shakti MT17145.6 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cultitrac A12 is in the 1st percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 2nd · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cultitrac A121
Shakti MT1711
Median Utility Tractor4

Cultitrac A12 is in the 1st percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 1st · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Shakti MT171 higher · +2 (+33%)
Cultitrac A126
Shakti MT1718
Median Utility Tractor12

Cultitrac A12 is in the 11th percentile; Shakti MT171 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Cultitrac A12 (A)Shakti MT171 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecHolder Cultitrac A12VST Shakti MT171Difference
ManufacturerHolderVST—
ModelCultitrac A12Shakti MT171—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecHolder Cultitrac A12VST Shakti MT171Difference
ManufacturerSachsVST—
ModelD600LNot recorded—
Power Output12hp17hp▲ Shakti MT171+5 hp · +42%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,800RPM▲ Shakti MT171+600 RPM · +27%
Cylinders11Same
Displacement36.9ci45.6ci▲ Shakti MT171+8.7 ci · +24%
Bore3.5in3.9in▲ Shakti MT171+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke3.9in3.7in▲ Cultitrac A12+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecHolder Cultitrac A12VST Shakti MT171Difference
TypeManualGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecHolder Cultitrac A12VST Shakti MT171Difference
Length80inNot recorded—
Width30inNot recorded—
Height44inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,500lb1,764lb▲ Shakti MT171+264 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecHolder Cultitrac A12VST Shakti MT171Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecHolder Cultitrac A12VST Shakti MT171Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulating 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—

Electrical

SpecHolder Cultitrac A12VST Shakti MT171Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecHolder Cultitrac A12VST Shakti MT171Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 1st percentile (12 hp)B · 5th percentile (17 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 1st percentile (36.9 ci)B · 2nd percentile (45.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 1st percentile (1)B · 1st percentile (1)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 11th percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 6th percentile (1,500 lb)B · 9th percentile (1,764 lb)
A · Cultitrac A12B · Shakti MT171Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageHolder Cultitrac A12Full spec pageVST Shakti MT171